Pumpkin Vegetable Platter
A colorful and healthy Vegetable Pumpkin Platter, perfect for Halloween gatherings. This fun recipe transforms ordinary veggies into a playful pumpkin design, encouraging healthy snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Carrots
- Celery
- Bell Peppers (orange, yellow, or red)
- Cucumbers
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Hummus or your favorite dip
Instructions
- Cut the vegetables: Slice the carrots into sticks and chop the celery, bell peppers, and cucumbers into fun shapes or sticks. Cherry tomatoes can be used whole.
- Arrange the vegetables: On a large serving platter, create the pumpkin shape using the cut veggies. Use a circular formation for the pumpkin’s body with carrots or cucumbers as the bottom layer. Use bell pepper segments to form a pumpkin top, and place cherry tomatoes at the base.
- Add the dip: Place a small bowl of hummus or your favorite dip in the center of the pumpkin design.
- Serve: Present your platter as a festive snack for Halloween parties or family gatherings.
Notes
Choose fresh vegetables for the best presentation, get creative with shapes to attract kids, and consider offering a variety of dips.