Best 6 Vegetable Christmas Tree Recipes
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It's a time for family, friends, and plenty of festive meals. If you're looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the holiday, why not try making a vegetable Christmas tree? This delicious and festive dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
Let's cook with our recipes!
CHRISTMAS TREE VEGETABLE PLATTER
A broccoli and tomato "tree" with pretzel "trunk" and cauliflower "snow" are delicious dippers for a cool and creamy dip.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir together dip ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Rinse and thoroughly dry vegetables. Trim broccoli and cauliflower floret stems.
- Arrange broccoli on serving platter to form tree shape and tomatoes to form garland. Arrange bell pepper to form star and cauliflower to form snow (see photo). If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, arrange pretzels at bottom of tree to form trunk. Serve with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
VEGGIE CHRISTMAS TREE
I've been serving this festive appetizer for years. Everyone comments on how pretty it is. I especially like it because it's so easy to make.-Leola Seltmann, Witchita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. glass dish with dressing. Arrange broccoli in a tree shape, using the stem as the trunk. Place cauliflower around tree. Add tomatoes and carrot slices as ornaments.
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VEGETABLE CHRISTMAS TREE
This veggie-decked Christmas tree is a real conversation starter and looks beautiful on a buffet table.-Carolyn Black, Port Ludlow, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stack cake dummies (found in cake decorating stores or at www.cookscakeandcandy.com-search "Styrofoam dummy rounds"). Cut Styrofoam cone to about 4 in. high; glue on top of small cake dummy. Glue remaining cake dummies together. Wrap the form in cheesecloth dyed with food coloring., Attach kale leaves with toothpicks. Add veggie trims., For daikon radish garland, use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbons from radishes. Drape around the tree, going under some trims and over others, and tucking in the ends to hide., For ornaments, cut turnips into 1/4-in.-thick rounds. Use cookie cutters to make ornaments; attach with toothpicks., Make a tree topper of interlinked pepper rings.
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VEGGIE CHRISTMAS TREE RECIPE
This Veggie Christmas Tree is sure to be a show stopper! It is tasty, impressive, and oh so festive.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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 Marzetti® Veggie Dip. ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 76 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGETABLE CHRISTMAS TREE
I saw this at a party one year and I thought it was so cute I had to try it. It makes a great centerpiece for an appitizer table or even for individual tables. These internet pictures show you some examples of how far you can go with making the tree.
Provided by Jeanne Benavidez @jeanneben
Categories Fruit Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- First prepare your veggies or fruit. If you are using apples, cut them in cubes, and if you won't be eating your tree for a while just brush some lemon juice on your apples to prevent browning.
- Wrap the cone in clear plastic food wrap, securing it with floral pins/scotch tape in one or two places.
- Using the toothpicks, attach the veggies, and cheese cubes to the cone. Push the toothpicks into the cone (you may need to cut the toothpicks down to fit in the top of your cone). Angle the toothpicks upwards to help keep the fruit and veggies from falling off. Cover the whole cone!
- A star made of cheese can be attached to the top of the tree with a toothpick. It can be hand carved or cut with a small star-shaped cookie cutter.
- place the tree in the center of a serving platter and surrround with other cut veggies. Serve with a bowl of your favorite dip(s).
VEGETABLE CHRISTMAS TREE APPETIZER
This is a great recipe for a great presentation for the Christmas. It makes it easy to serve vegetables and dip in a festive way. I use pretzel sticks to make the tree trunk for its authentic bark-like color. Serve as stated or if you choose fill all around the tree with cauliflower and put the ranch dip in a separate dish if you need to refill or keep cold. Definitely a great addition to a Christmas buffet or dinner. Originally from Flo Burtnett in OK, the recipe has a big wow factor. (see my photo) Enjoy! ChefDLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Cauliflower
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover the bottom of a 13X9X2-inch glass dish with dressing.
- Arrange broccoli in a tree shape,
- Make trunk from broccoli stem or (using 1 1/2 large pretzel sticks cut in half arranged next to one another)
- Place cauliflower around tree.
- Add tomatoes and carrot slices as ornaments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 445.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.2
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Select vegetables that hold their shape well when cooked, such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Avoid vegetables that are too delicate or that will easily fall apart, such as tomatoes or leafy greens.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes: This will help them cook evenly and create a more visually appealing tree.
- Blanch the vegetables before assembly: This will help them retain their color and prevent them from becoming too soggy.
- Use a variety of colors: This will make your tree more festive and eye-catching.
- Don't overcrowd the tree: Leave some space between the vegetables so that they can cook evenly.
- Bake the tree until it is tender: This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Serve the tree with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, hummus, or tzatziki sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
A vegetable Christmas tree is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. It is also a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can create a vegetable Christmas tree that is both beautiful and delicious. So get creative, have fun, and enjoy this tasty holiday treat!
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