Vegetarian Christmas wreath

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Vegetarian Christmas wreath
45 min.
8
224kcal

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This vegetarian Christmas wreath is a delicious and healthy side dish perfect for the holiday season. With a creamy dip at its center, surrounded by fresh broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and star-shaped cheese, it's a dish that's both tasty and visually appealing.

What makes this recipe stand out is the attention to detail and the use of simple, yet flavorful ingredients. The broccoli florets are carefully blanched to maintain their vibrant green color, while the dip is a combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and spices, creating a creamy and savory center.

The addition of red pepper in the form of a ribbon and the star-shaped cheese cutouts add a festive touch, making it a perfect dish to serve during the holidays. It's a great way to incorporate vegetables into your Christmas feast, and the wreath presentation is sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It's a gluten-free option, making it inclusive for those with dietary restrictions. The preparation is straightforward, and the final result is a beautiful and tasty addition to your Christmas table.

Ingredients

  • servings broccoli florets 
  • servings cherry tomatoes 
  • slices cheese 
  •  bell pepper red
  • 250 cream cheese 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 Tsp dill dried
  • 0.3 Tsp garlic dried
  • 0.3 cup olives pitted chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ramekin
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Wash the broccoli and cut the florets.
  2. Fill a large pan with water and turn on the gas. When the water boils, add the broccoli florets.
  3. In the meanwhile prepare a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
  4. As soon as it boils again, count 2 minutes and then take the broccoli from the boiling water merging them immediately in the ice cold water.
  5. It is necessary to mantain the light green color.
  6. Wash the tomatoes.
  7. Prepare the dip combining the other ingredients and keep it in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  8. Take a big white plate and place a ramekin in the middle of it (you'll put the dip inside it).
  9. Arrange the broccoli florets around forming the wreath.
  10. Add the tomatoes.
  11. Cut the cheese with star shaped cookie cutters and add to the wreath.
  12. Cut the red pepper creating pieces to form a ribbon.
  13. Buon appetito!

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein9.2%
Fat74.69%
Carbs16.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.63
Glycemic Load
0.78
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.387826086957%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.98kcal
11.2%
Fat:19.23g
29.59%
Saturated Fat:8.59g
53.72%
Carbohydrates:9.33g
3.11%
Net Carbohydrates:7.72g
2.81%
Sugar:5.66g
6.29%
Cholesterol:41.5mg
13.83%
Sodium:272.06mg
11.83%
Protein:5.33g
10.66%
Vitamin C:54.3mg
65.81%
Vitamin A:1741.46IU
34.83%
Vitamin K:24.66µg
23.48%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
12.01%
Potassium:418.85mg
11.97%
Phosphorus:115mg
11.5%
Calcium:103.79mg
10.38%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.54%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.36%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.03%
Folate:33.52µg
8.38%
Selenium:5.69µg
8.13%
Iron:1.24mg
6.89%
Copper:0.13mg
6.59%
Fiber:1.61g
6.45%
Magnesium:21.53mg
5.38%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.02%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.67%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.61%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.52%
Source:Foodista