Best Garden Vegetable Platter Recipes

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GARDEN VEGETABLE PLATTER



Garden Vegetable Platter image

Check out this fresh appetizer made ready in just 30 minutes! Salad greens, jicama, carrots, celery, radish, cauliflower and broccoli served with spinach dip - a colorful vegetable platter!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Greens such as curly endive, mustard, napa cabbage, leaf lettuce, radicchio
1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut into sticks
4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
4 celery stalks, cut into sticks
1 bunch radishes, trimmed
1 cup cauliflowerets
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 1/2 cups spinach dip

Steps:

  • Choose new clay flowerpots and saucers in a variety of sizes. Line pots with plastic wrap, and loosely fill with greens. Line saucers with a lettuce or cabbage leaf.
  • Place jicama, carrot and celery sticks and radishes in taller pots. Fill saucers with cauliflowerets, broccoli flowerets and dip.
  • Arrange pots and saucers on a wooden serving tray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 tablespoon dip and 4 vegetable pieces each, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

VEGGIE PLATTER



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Provided by Kelly

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Guacamole
Hummus
Ranch
Salsa
Fresh vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumber, grape tomatoes, green beans, radishes & red bell peppers)
Fresh berries or other fruits (strawberries, blueberries, blueberries plus your favorites )
2-3 varieties of crackers, breadsticks, mini toast bites
2-3 types of nuts (marcona almonds, pecans, walnuts, pili nuts, macadamia nuts, pistsachios, cashews plus your favorites)
FOR LOW CARB: Use Cheese Crisps (Whisps) and pork rinds

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.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST VEGGIE TRAY (PEOPLE ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT)



How to Make the Best Veggie Tray (People Actually Want to Eat) image

Provided by Natalie Clark

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Red bell peppers
Tomatoes
Radishes
Carrots
Orange bell peppers
Yellow bell peppers
Baby corn
Celery
Cucumbers/English cucumbers
Snap peas
Jicama
Olives, black or other colors

Steps:

  • Make it fun. Mix in a variety of colors, flavors, and textures, and consider your budget as you go along.
  • On a budget? Veggies such as carrots, celery, and cucumbers are crowd-pleasers and easy on the wallet, while peppers, tomatoes, and jicama are fun for more adventurous eaters or when you want to go all out.
  • Easy to eat. The most important thing is to select finger-food-friendly vegetables that are easy to eat.

ANTIPASTO PLATTER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 12 to 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Smoked mozzarella, sliced
Good olive oil
Freshly ground cracked black pepper
Salami, sliced diagonally
Peppadews
Hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and sliced diagonally
Marinated artichoke hearts, stems removed and sliced in half
Cherry tomatoes, on the vine
Cerignola olives
Bruschetta, recipe follows
Basil leaves, on the stem
1 baguette
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the sliced mozzarella on a serving platter, sprinkle the slices with the olive oil and cracked pepper. Artfully arrange the salami, Peppadews, cucumber slices, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and Bruschetta around the platter and decorate with stems of basil leaves.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at an angle 1/2-inch-thick. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle one side with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.

GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER



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The best of summer in one dish! This pretty grilled vegetable recipe is meant for entertaining. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness, and the easy marinade really kicks up the grilled vegetables' flavor. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 small carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Place 3 tablespoons marinade in a large bowl. Add vegetables; turn to coat. Cover; marinate 1-1/2 hours at room temperature., Transfer vegetables to a grilling grid; place grid on grill rack. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally., Place vegetables on a large serving plate. Drizzle with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGGIE PLATTER



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"This combination of colorful vegetable is so good when baked in the oven," assures Margaret Allen of Abingdon, Virginia. "They make a lovely presentation when threaded on skewers before roasting, too," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms
1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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