Haunted Forest Platter Recipe

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Haunted Forest Platter
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Directions:

  1. To make a haunted forest, first create trees.
  2. Cut bottoms from stalks of broccoli to make 6-inch broccoli trees.
  3. Slice beets about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick to make a base for broccoli trees.
  4. Break wood toothpicks in half.
  5. Insert three to four toothpick pieces into bottom of each broccoli stalk and then insert into a beet slice.
  6. Stand broccoli upright.
  7. Cover to keep moist.
  8. To make egg ghosts, use a small knife or 1/2-inch aspic cutters to hollow out eyes and mouths to form a face.
  9. Cut small pieces of ripe olive to press into hollowed-out areas for eyes or mouth, if desired.
  10. Cover to keep moist.
  11. Using your imagination, create creepy creatures with tomatoes, sweet peppers, pickles, olives, and radishes.
  12. Place broccoli trees on serving platter. Cover surface of platter with shredded carrot.
  13. Hide egg ghosts in forest along with creepy creatures.
  14. Scatter piles of vegetables such as pea pods, beet slices, kohlrabi slices, olives, pickles, and/or any other desired vegetables.
  15. Add strips of red pepper to the broccoli branches.
  16. To make moss, add a few drops of green food coloring to a small amount of water in a medium bowl.
  17. Add cooked spaghetti and let stand about 5 minutes.
  18. Drain and place over broccoli trees.
  19. Keep platter covered until serving time.
  20. If necessary, spritz platter with water to keep it moist.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 83.33 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.75g 4%
Cholesterol 93.25mg 31%
Sodium 88.75mg 4%
Potassium 408.86mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.92g 3%
Sugars 4.77g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.54g 14%
Protein 6.38g 13%
Vitamin C 69.4mg 116%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 55.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.98 Kcal (239 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.88g 4%
Cholesterol 63.77mg 31%
Sodium 60.69mg 4%
Potassium 279.61mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.78g 3%
Sugars 3.26g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 14%
Protein 4.36g 13%
Vitamin C 47.5mg 116%
Iron 1mg 8%
Calcium 38mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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