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30-Minute Halloween Veggie Tray: Easy Pumpkin Patch Idea

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A quick and easy Halloween veggie tray shaped like a pumpkin patch, made with simple ingredients like orange bell peppers, broccoli, and ranch dip. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a fun snack before trick-or-treating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large orange bell peppers
  • 2 cups broccoli crowns
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 4–5 celery stalks
  • 1 cup ranch dip (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup black olives, sliced

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Cut orange bell peppers in half through the stem, remove seeds and membranes, then cut into ½-inch wide strips. Arrange in clusters on the tray to look like pumpkins. Optionally carve small stem shapes from pepper tops.
  3. Cut broccoli crowns into small, tree-like florets (1-2 inches wide).
  4. Slice cucumber into ¼-inch thick rounds (or half-moons). Leave baby carrots whole or cut larger carrots into 3-inch sticks.
  5. Place a small bowl of ranch dip in the center of a large serving board or platter. Arrange cucumber rounds as a border around the edge. Place broccoli florets in clusters around the dip bowl. Group pepper pumpkins in 2-3 clusters. Scatter cherry tomatoes and black olives. Use celery sticks and carrots to create paths toward the dip. Sprinkle parsley around the dip bowl.
  6. Adjust arrangement for balance. Ensure dip bowl is centered and stable. Add extra cherry tomatoes if needed.

Notes

Cut bell peppers against the grain for cleaner strips. Layer vegetables by height (taller in back, shorter in front). Leave about an inch of space between vegetable groups. Make dip ahead of time for better flavor. Use a damp paper towel under the dip bowl to prevent sliding. Prep vegetables (except cucumber) the night before for quicker assembly.

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