Ingredients
- Assorted fresh vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks
- Veggie dips: hummus, ranch, spinach dip (optional)
- Food coloring (green, black, purple)
- Edible garnishes: parsley, dill
- Wooden skewers and toothpicks
- Optional: black or purple edible food gel
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Use the Veggie Prep Master for slicing and chopping efficiently.
- Cut cucumbers into thin rounds or sticks for topiary bases or facial features.
- Slice carrots into coins or sticks for decorative accents.
- Use broccoli and cauliflower florets to add bushy textures to your topiary art.
- Arrange vegetables into topiary shapes on skewers and toothpicks, mimicking miniature trees or artistic forms inspired by Edward Scissorhands.
- Decorate with food coloring or edible gels, especially black or purple for a spooky theme.
- Place your vegetable sculptures on a large platter or wooden board for presentation.
- Surround with sliced peppers, celery, and cherry tomatoes for added color and freshness.
Notes
- Prepare and assemble the topiary shortly before serving to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers like the JoyJolt Airtight Glass Food Storage Set, refrigerated, and consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Use food coloring and gels sparingly to achieve desired spooky effects without overpowering the vegetables’ natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling, decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 platter
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg