Savory Grinch Face Veggie (Printable Version)

A playful holiday vegetable arrangement shaped like the Grinch’s face, perfect for gatherings and kids.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups broccoli florets
02 - 2 cups sugar snap peas
03 - 1 large English cucumber, sliced into rounds
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
05 - 1 cup green grapes
06 - 1 small yellow bell pepper (for eyes)
07 - 1 large black olive (for pupils), sliced
08 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes (for hat and mouth)
09 - 3-4 slices red bell pepper (for hat and mouth)
10 - 2-3 cauliflower florets (for hat trim)
11 - 1 small carrot (for nose and facial accents)

→ Dip

12 - 1 cup ranch or hummus (optional, for serving)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Arrange broccoli florets on a large serving platter to form the shape of the Grinch's face, reserving space at the top for the Santa hat.
02 - Evenly layer cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas within the broccoli outline to create the face base.
03 - Use thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot to craft the eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin details.
04 - Form the Santa hat atop the face using cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices, adding cauliflower florets as the hat trim.
05 - Cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and position them on the face as eyes; place black olive slices at the center of each yellow oval to represent pupils.
06 - Use a small carrot piece or grape tomato to shape the nose.
07 - Arrange red bell pepper strips or cherry tomato halves to outline the Grinch’s mischievous smile.
08 - Scatter green grapes around the outer edges for additional color and snacking appeal.
09 - Place ranch or hummus dip in small bowls alongside the platter for optional serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful vegetable platter
  • Fun and festive for kids and parties
02 -
  • For a vegan platter use hummus or a dairy-free dip
  • Try snap peas or green beans as alternatives for facial features
03 -
  • Add pretzel sticks for fun edible eyebrows or use olives for added facial details
  • Wine pairing Sauvignon Blanc or a light sparkling beverage
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