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20-Minute Skeleton Veggie Platter

Quick and Fun 20-Minute Skeleton Veggie Platter for Halloween

Prepare a festive 20-Minute Skeleton Veggie Platter—a delightful and healthy alternative for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Skeleton Base
  • 4 medium Carrots Cut into stick shapes
  • 4 stalks Celery Crisp and crunchy for arms and legs
  • 1 head Cauliflower Use for the skeleton's skull
  • 1 cup Broccoli Small florets for ribs and spine
For the Face
  • 12 pieces Cherry Tomatoes For eyes
  • 6 pieces Olives For eyes and nose
For the Limbs
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced for legs
  • 1 cup Dips Hummus, ranch, or yogurt-based dips

Equipment

  • Large serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and prepare the vegetables. Peel carrots and slice into sticks. Cut cucumbers into rounds and break broccoli into florets. Separate cauliflower into pieces for the skull.
  2. Assemble the skull by placing cauliflower pieces in the center and use cherry tomatoes or olives for the eyes and nose.
  3. Create the ribcage using broccoli florets positioned vertically in the center of the platter, adding a larger piece for the spine.
  4. Add limbs by placing celery sticks for arms and cucumber slices for legs, optionally using broccoli for hands or feet.
  5. Personalize the platter with bell pepper pieces or more olives for details like finger bones or hair.
  6. Serve with small bowls of dips around the platter to complement the veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Prep vegetables in advance to save time.

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