Stacked Gift Box Veggie Cubes (Printer View)

Vibrant vegetable cubes arranged in festive stacks for a healthy, eye-catching appetizer.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium cucumber
02 - 2 large carrots
03 - 1 large red bell pepper
04 - 1 large yellow bell pepper
05 - 1 medium zucchini
06 - 1 small cooked and peeled beet
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Cheese and Garnishes

08 - 1 cup feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (or firm mozzarella)
09 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

→ Ties and Decoration

11 - 12 fresh chive stalks or thin strips of bell pepper

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly before cutting.
02 - Slice cucumber, carrots, zucchini, and beet into 1/2-inch thick slabs and then cut into uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
03 - Cut red and yellow bell peppers into 1/2-inch wide strips, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
04 - Halve cherry tomatoes if large; leave them whole if small.
05 - Arrange vegetable and cheese cubes in colorful stacks of three cubes each, alternating colors and flavors for visual appeal.
06 - Tie each stack gently with a fresh chive stalk or thin bell pepper strip to mimic a gift box ribbon.
07 - Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions and sesame seeds over the stacked cubes for finishing touches.
08 - Arrange the gift box veggie stacks on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful snack
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • For vegan option replace cheese with firm tofu cubes.
  • You can use avocado radish or cooked sweet potato for more variety.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to create clean cubes.
  • Replace cheese with tofu for a vegan version.
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