Christmas Vegetable Tree
This Veggie Christmas Tree is sure to be a show stopper! It is tasty, impressive, and oh so festive.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- 8-10 inch styrofoam craft cone
- plastic wrap
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 4 heads broccoli med-large heads
- 1 medium carton cherry tomatoes
- 1 slice cheddar cheese 1/4 inch thick
- celery, bell peppers, carrots optional
Instructions
- Rinse all veggies and chop up the broccoli into florets. Cut the celery and slice the bell peppers if you are using them.
- Wrap the styrofoam cone with a double layer of plastic wrap. Starting at the base of the cone insert toothpicks into the cone and attach a row of broccoli. Continue inserting toothpicks adding rows of broccoli and cherry tomatoes until you reach the top of the cone.
- Place one toothpick in the very top of the cone. Cut a star out of the cheese using a mini cookie cutter or a knife. Carefully slide it onto the toothpick on the top.
- Arrange the bell peppers, celery. carrots, other vegetables or crackers that you choose to use around the base of the tree. Serve with the bacon ranch cheese ball or your favorite Dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1277IU | Vitamin C: 181mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg