Description
Festive holiday veggie tree bites sparkle with seasonal cheer and colorful vegetable artistry. Partygoers will delight in these playful appetizers that combine nutrition and whimsy for memorable gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 mL/16 fl oz) finely chopped fresh vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers)
- 1 cup (237 mL/8 fl oz) hummus
- 8 oz (226 g) refrigerated crescent dough sheet
- 1 tbsp (15 mL/0.5 fl oz) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for easy removal.
- Dough Transformation: Dust work surface with flour, unroll crescent dough sheet, and roll to achieve uniform thickness, maximizing potential for tree-shaped bites.
- Cutting and Baking: Use Christmas tree cookie cutter to shape dough, carefully transferring cuts to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, creating a crisp base.
- Cooling and Setup: Transfer baked trees to wire rack, allowing complete cooling while preparing vegetable garnish by finely chopping selected produce into a vibrant medley.
- Assembly and Finishing: Spread creamy hummus across cooled dough trees, artfully distributing chopped vegetables for a colorful and textural topping. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance taste profile.
Notes
- Prep Surface Strategically: Dust workspace lightly with flour to prevent sticky dough complications and ensure smooth rolling.
- Maximize Dough Efficiency: Reassemble and reroll scraps to reduce waste and create additional tree-shaped bites.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow baked dough to cool completely on wire rack for crisp texture and optimal vegetable topping adherence.
- Chill for Enhanced Flavor: Refrigerate assembled bites for at least 15 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and develop richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg