Broccoli Tree with Tomatoes (Printable)

A festive vegan-friendly broccoli tree adorned with cherry tomatoes and bell pepper highlights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 18–20 cherry tomatoes
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
04 - 1 medium carrot, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch sticks (optional)

→ Dip (optional)

06 - 1 cup hummus or ranch dip

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Arrange broccoli florets in a triangular shape on a large platter to mimic a tree.
03 - Place cherry tomatoes evenly over the broccoli to represent ornaments.
04 - Drape yellow bell pepper strips across the broccoli tree as garlands.
05 - Cut a star shape from a bell pepper slice and position it at the tree’s top. Arrange carrot rounds at the base to form the trunk and scatter some around for decoration.
06 - Use celery sticks to frame the base or add accents as desired.
07 - Offer hummus or ranch dip alongside for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy and fun presentation
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Lightly steaming broccoli for 1–2 minutes then chilling enhances flavor and texture.
  • Add colorful veggies like radishes or snap peas for variety.
03 -
  • Use a cookie cutter for a perfect bell pepper star
  • Choose plant-based dips for a vegan option
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