HEALTHY FOOD CHRISTMAS TREE, FOR ANY TIME OF YEAR !
I was looking for inspiration for a veggie tray and saw a photo on the Net that got me thinking. From there I devised my own variation and here it is :) Use any cheeses that can be cut into blocks (preferably of different colours for contrast) For instance, I used Westfriese kruidenkaas(a herb cheese), Cantenaar(a yellow mature cheese) and a mild white goats cheese. All measurements are approximate because it depends entirely on how many you are serving and how large you make your "tree". Serve with a pot of toothpicks so that your guest can select their pieces of choice. Excellently healthy for a party crowd and great addition for those of us trying to make our nibbles a little healthier.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 20m
Yield 20-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a flat tray with foil.
- Cut all of the cheese into bite sized cubes.
- Wash and drain well,the bell peppers, mint and tomatoes and carrot. Slice the peppers into small strips and place each colour together in a pile.
- Roughly slice the mint leaves.
- Peel the carrot and cut into matchsticks.
- Place a few pieces of cubed cheese in the centre bottom of the tray (this is the "trunk" of your "tree").
- In order to achieve the Christmas Tree effect ,the broadest row will be at the bottom of the try and each successive row will be shorter on each end so that the whole three is more or less the shape of a triangle with a very narrow top.
- Place a full row of cheese cubes directly above this and then a row of mint, a row of tomatoes, a row of carrots, a row of white cheese, a little mint, a row of yellow pepper, a row of tomatoes, a row of cheese, a row of green pepper, a row of tomato, a row of mint carrot, and finially a tiny row of red pepper.
- NOTE: it's possible to carefully pile each row upwards evenly so that they are more or less the same height and the layers are not too thin.
- To finish, cut a round marshmellow in half, and just using one half, and with a sharp knife, cut small wedges all the way around it so that it resembles a star. Place the the top of the "tree" on top of the red bell pepper strips.
- before serving drizzle a few drops of olive oil (and lemon juice if prefered) over the vegetable sections of the tree, or serve with the dip of your choice.
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Apon Ahmed
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and festive. I highly recommend it!
Tariq Baloch
[email protected]This Christmas tree is a great way to add some festive cheer to your holiday table. It's also a delicious and healthy snack that everyone will love.
Muhammad.Khan. Safi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or appetizer. It's also a fun activity to do with kids. I highly recommend it!
Md Sajadul
[email protected]I made this for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the way it looked and tasted. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Arjun's Anything
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and broccoli, and I just threw them all in the Christmas tree. It turned out great!
Subwaysurfsedits
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this Christmas tree was actually really good! The combination of flavors was perfect and the presentation was beautiful.
KGRD Perera
[email protected]This is a fun and festive recipe that's perfect for any occasion. I've made it for Christmas, birthdays, and even just for a snack. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Orson Cruz
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any kind of fruit or vegetable you like. I've made it with strawberries, blueberries, and even grapes. It's always a hit.
Fatimah Fatimah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids excited about eating healthy. My kids loved helping me make the Christmas tree and they were even more excited to eat it.
Ba Bi
[email protected]I made this for my office potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone was asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Osmond Uzor
[email protected]The Christmas tree turned out so cute and festive! It was almost too pretty to eat, but it tasted even better than it looked. The kids loved it too.
yupar lay
[email protected]This Christmas tree recipe was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the festive look and the delicious combination of flavors. It was also surprisingly easy to make, even for a beginner like me.