Spooky Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter
This playful veggie platter features carved cucumber and bell pepper ghosts with black olive eyes, assembled on a large serving tray. Crisp, fresh carrots and cucumbers create a fun, edible scene perfect for Halloween gatherings, with simple carving and assembly techniques that bring a touch of spooky charm to your snack table.
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Calories: 50kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Sharp paring knife
- Small spoon or melon baller
- Serving Platter
- Toothpicks or small skewers
Ingredients
- 4-6 inch carrots preferably thick and straight
- 2 cucumbers cucumbers crisp and fresh
- 1 red red bell peppers for ghost hats and accents
- 1/2 cup black olives pitted, for eyes and mouths
- to taste cheese or hummus for attaching parts
- as needed toothpicks or skewers short enough to avoid poking
Instructions
- Start by washing all the veggies thoroughly. Peel the carrots if you prefer a smoother surface for carving.
- Cut the carrots into 4-6 inch lengths; these will serve as the ghost bodies. Place them upright on your platter.
- Use the paring knife to carve simple ghost faces into thin slices of cucumber or bell pepper, making small eyes and jagged mouths that look spooky and fun.
- Insert a toothpick or skewer into each carrot to help them stand upright and stable on the platter. Trim the bottoms if they wobble.
- Apply a tiny dab of cheese or hummus onto the carved face pieces, then attach them onto the top of each carrot, creating little ghost faces.
- Place black olives or small bits of black beans as eyes and mouths on each ghost, securing them with a tiny amount of hummus if needed.
- Arrange the carved veggie ghosts on the platter, spacing them evenly. Add slices of red bell peppers or extra veggies around for a more spooky scene.
- Allow the platter to rest for about 10 minutes so the spreads set and the veggies stay in place. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to display.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with the face expressions and accessories. Using different veggies or adding small decorative elements can enhance the spooky effect. Keep everything chilled until serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 250mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg