Description
This Adorable Easter Veggie Basket is a fresh and fun way to serve vegetables at any spring celebration. Shaped like a festive basket and filled with vibrant, crunchy vegetables, it’s perfect for Easter brunch, potlucks, or as a centerpiece for a garden party spread.
Ingredients
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- 1 round bread boule or large bell pepper (hollowed, for basket base)
- 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
- Colorful mini sweet peppers, sliced
- Edible Easter grass or curly lettuce (for filler)
- 1/2 cup ranch or hummus (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Hollow out the center of the bread boule or large bell pepper to create your basket base.
- Line the bottom with edible grass or lettuce for visual appeal.
- Arrange vegetables in sections or mini “bouquets” to mimic an overflowing basket.
- Place dip in a small container in the center or beside the basket.
- Optional: Add a handle using a thick cucumber peel, twisted breadstick, or bell pepper strip.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use vibrant veggies like radishes, purple cauliflower, or heirloom carrots for color variety.
- Secure the basket handle with toothpicks if needed.
- Serve on a decorative platter with extra veggies around the base for a fuller look.
Nutrition
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
