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Fire Truck Vegetable Platter

Creative Fire Truck Vegetable Platter That Kids Will Love

This Fire Truck Vegetable Platter is a fun, nutritious snack that engages kids while pleasing their taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Body
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Adds sweetness and bright color; substitute with cherry tomatoes if needed.
  • 1 cup Crinkle-cut Carrot Slices Forms the body of the fire truck; pre-cut varieties can save time.
For the Details
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper Used for the truck's window; can be replaced with cucumbers.
  • 1 medium Orange Bell Pepper Serves as the ladder; red bell pepper can be an alternative.
  • 4 pieces Black Olives Represent the wheels; pimento-stuffed olives can add a different touch.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 4 slices Colby Jack Cracker Cut Cheese Slices Mimics the fire truck’s window.

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by arranging crinkle-cut carrot slices to form a rectangular base resembling a fire truck's body.
  2. Next, stack several Colby Jack cheese slices toward the front end of the 'truck' for the window.
  3. Fill the body of the fire truck with bright grape tomatoes to simulate cargo.
  4. Position black olives at each corner of the platter to represent the wheels.
  5. Arrange strips of orange bell pepper on top of the truck to serve as a ladder.
  6. Place half a grape tomato on top to create a siren.
  7. Cut the yellow bell pepper into sun shapes and place them in the corner of the platter.
  8. Serve immediately to keep those veggies crisp and fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Assemble the platter close to serving time to avoid wilting vegetables. This dish is best enjoyed cold and fresh. Encourage kids to join in on the fun of assembling the platter.

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