Healthy Veggie Platter Recipes

ULTIMATE VEGETABLE TRAY RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut your vegetables into smaller pieces that are perfect for dipping
• Place your dip(s) on the tray
• Using a variety of fresh vegetables with different colors, organize and place them around the dips
• Keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve

VEGGIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Wash and dry your vegetables.
• Place the dips on a large cookie sheet, platter, slate board or wooden cutting board.
• Arrange the vegetables around the dips.
• Add crackers or crispy snacks.
• Fill in gaps with fruits and nuts. Use small bowls or cups for extra dimension. Top with fresh herbs and flowers for a pop of color. Enjoy.

ROASTED VEGGIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Place the vegetables in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with salad dressing and sprinkle with herbs; toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

THE ULTIMATE CRUDITé PLATTER

Steps:

• Choose a balanced selection from the list above
• Peel, chop and slice to prepare
• Serve arranged carefully on a pretty platter.

GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette by juicing 1-2 lemons and combining the juice in a small bowl with olive oil, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Give it a whisk and its ready to go.
• Preheat the grill to medium.
• Lightly brush your prepped vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Add vegetables directly onto the grill grates starting with the peppers and radishes. Use a grill basket for the smaller vegetables. Place larger vegetables on onto the grill grates perpendicular so they do not fall through. Continue grilling until vegetables soften.Keep in mind, grilling times will vary according to your grill and your preference for crispness.
• Add halved lemons, cut-side-down on the grill and grill until heated through and charred on the cut side.
• Arrange vegetables on a platter, drizzle with the lemon dressing, and extra squeeze of juice from the grilled lemons, and a sprinkle of dried oregano and fresh herbs.

HEALTHY VEGGIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Peel a strip of zest from the lemon and finely chop it. Rub the pepper and courgette with a small drizzle of olive oil, then arrange in a single layer on a baking tray (the pepper should be skin-side down). Scatter the the chopped lemon zest over the pepper, then roast for 30 mins, turning the courgettes over halfway through.
• Meanwhile, tip the butter beans into a bowl with 2 tbsp of the liquid from the can. Squeeze over the juice of the lemon that you pared the zest from, then add the tahini, 1 tbsp oil and the garlic, and blitz with a hand blender until smooth, adding more liquid from the can if it's too thick. Taste and add a little salt, if needed.
• Spoon the mixture onto plates, then top with the beetroot, dill and onion, then the courgettes. Drizzle over the yogurt, then sprinkle with paprika. Scatter over the peppers, olives and mint, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, if you like.