Herbed Veggie Platter

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Herbed Veggie Platter
25 min.
10
134kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer, snack, or antipasti option that's both gluten-free and ready in just 25 minutes? Look no further than this delightful Herbed Veggie Platter! Perfect for gatherings, parties, or a simple starter to your meal, this platter is packed with vibrant flavors and nutrients from a variety of vegetables. With a caloric breakdown of 11.16% protein, 66.55% fat, and 22.29% carbs, it offers a well-rounded choice for your next event.

This easy-to-make dish features a harmonious blend of fresh, herbed flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The star ingredients include a medium bunch of broccoli, cut into florets, and a small head of cauliflower, broken into florets, which provide a satisfying crunch. Zucchini slices add a delightful texture, while juicy tomato wedges complete the platter with a splash of color and freshness.

The secret to this dish's irresistible taste lies in the buttery, herbed sauce that binds the vegetables together. A combination of cubed butter, dried parsley flakes, dried thyme, and onion salt creates a mouth-watering glaze that infuses each vegetable with a rich, savory flavor. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds the perfect finishing touch, elevating this platter to a gourmet experience.

To prepare this Herbed Veggie Platter, you'll need just a few simple tools: a large round microwave-safe platter and a microwave. In no time, you'll have a beautiful, ready-to-serve dish that's sure to impress your guests and satisfy their appetites. So go ahead and give this easy, gluten-free appetizer a try – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • medium bunch broccoli cut into florets
  • 0.5 cup butter cubed
  • small head cauliflower 
  • 0.8 teaspoon parsley dried
  • 0.8 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion salt 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • medium tomatoes cut into wedges
  • medium zucchini cut into 1/4-inch slices

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave

Directions

  1. On a large round microwave-safe platter, arrange the cauliflower, broccoli and zucchini. Cover and microwave on high for 5-1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally; drain.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, thyme, parsley and onion salt. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until the butter is melted.
  3. Arrange tomatoes on platter.
  4. Drizzle butter mixture over vegetables; sprinkle with cheese. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein11.16%
Fat66.55%
Carbs22.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.7
Glycemic Load
1.42
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.042608664736%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.35mg
Luteolin
0.51mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
4.88mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.03kcal
6.7%
Fat:10.62g
16.34%
Saturated Fat:6.5g
40.6%
Carbohydrates:8g
2.67%
Net Carbohydrates:5.17g
1.88%
Sugar:3.18g
3.53%
Cholesterol:27.3mg
9.1%
Sodium:280.04mg
12.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.01g
8.01%
Vitamin C:77.44mg
93.87%
Vitamin K:71.99µg
68.56%
Vitamin A:977.57IU
19.55%
Folate:67.27µg
16.82%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.8%
Potassium:441.67mg
12.62%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.11%
Fiber:2.83g
11.31%
Phosphorus:96.63mg
9.66%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.49%
Calcium:76.9mg
7.69%
Magnesium:28.1mg
7.02%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.5%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.41%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.67%
Iron:0.88mg
4.88%
Selenium:3.04µg
4.35%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.29%
Copper:0.08mg
3.88%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.07%