• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Shahzadi Devje, Desi~licious RD logo

  • Home
  • Start Here
    • Meet Shahzadi
    • My Story
    • Work With Me
    • Testimonials
    • Student Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Recipes
  • Media/Brands
    • Videos
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Easy Plant Based Holiday Platter | Healthy Christmas Menu

0 · Dec 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Feast your eyes on this stunning and easy plant based holiday platter. With an assortment of fruits and vegetables – centred around a bowl of creamy and delicious Cranberry and Roasted Beet Hummus – super healthy and perfect as your holiday centrepiece.

colourful platter of fruits and vegetables with crackers around a bowl of beet hummusDuring the holiday season, we get excited to enjoy foods we don’t normally get to eat during the less festive months. This year, I’ve gone all out, and created some of my favourite (and easy!) holiday dishes – like this holiday plant based platter. It’s delicious and perfect for entertaining – just before your exquisite holiday dinner! In fact, I’ve also taken this platter along, when attending parties. I would say, it’s party-perfect and couldn’t be simpler to pull off!

I love the addition of dried cranberries to a traditional hummus recipe – thanks to US Cranberries for this recipe. I’ve made a slight tweak to the recipe, by omitting the salt and pepper. This cranberry and roasted beet hummus brings such a festive twist. The taste WILL blow your mind. Not to mention, cranberries offer potential health benefits.

Did you know, research indicates that dried cranberries support heart and digestive health and may play a role in cancer prevention and diabetes management.

Wow, right?!

How to make plant-based holiday platter – step by step

We’re bringing the outdoor wreath – indoors. I create a wreath using long lettuce leaves, sprigs of rosemary and cucumber shavings. The shades of green are lush! You can certainly stack more depending on the number of guests and your design.

You know how much we love our fruits and veggies here. Lets be honest, what’s not to love? Tart apple slices, fresh berries, juicy tomatoes, sour cherries and savoury crackers – encircling a creamy dreamy dip of cranberry roasted beet hummus (recipe from US Cranberries). It’s the perfect combination for a plant based holiday platter – bursting with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre.

Excited?

Feast your eyes on this stunning and easy #plantbased #holiday platter. With an assortment of fruits and vegetables - centred around a bowl of creamy and delicious Cranberry and Roasted Beet #Hummus. #dietitian Click To Tweet

Here’s what I use for my platter:

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup blackberries

  • 1 cup cherries

  • 1 green apple

  • 1 red apple

  • Selection of savoury crackers

  • 1 cucumber

  • 4-5 sprigs of rosemary

Now this hummus is not only tasty, it also gives an incredible pop of colour to your platter. What’s great, is that you can make the hummus ahead of time, and simply serve on the day (cheers to effortless hosting!).

The beets and shallots are roasted in the oven to intensify their flavours. And whilst the oven is busy at work, I prep the rest of the ingredients and create the platter.

Then, it’s a simple matter of throw in the ingredients, and process until you achieve a creamy texture. You may need a dash of water to create the right consistency – but take it slow and easy!

I have to confess, this cranberry and roasted beet hummus is homemade comfort at its best: chunks of beets and shallots nestled in a creamy tangle of chickpeas, dried cranberries and orange zest – it’s pretty incredible! You can certainly serve this with any items that take your fancy!

Tips to make the perfect holiday platter

  • Decide on a centrepiece that will compliment the other items on your platter
  • Introduce different textures to add variety
  • Prepare your platter last – to keep it fresh and vibrant
  • Always opt for *quality* ingredients – it’s worth it!
  • Make it colourful so it’s inviting
  • Think about the arrangement – you don’t want it to look like a collection of hodge podge
  • Keep it bite-sized

Have you made my plant based holiday platter before?

What are your favourite items on a holiday platter? Share with me in the comments below!

If you try this recipe, would love to hear from you! Leave a comment, rate it, or share a photo and hashtag with #desiliciousrd on Instagram and twitter!  Can’t wait to see your photos.

Desi~liciously Yours,
Shahzadi
colourful platter of fruits and vegetables with crackers around a bowl of beet hummus
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Easy Plant-Based Holiday Platter | Healthy Christmas Menu

Feast your eyes on this stunning and easy plant based holiday platter. With an assortment of fruits and vegetables - centred around a bowl of creamy and delicious Cranberry and Roasted Beet Hummus - super healthy and perfect as your holiday centrepiece.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 16 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shallots approximately 5-6 shallots
  • 1 cup olive oil divided
  • 2 cups dried cranberries
  • 1 orange zested
  • 350 ml water
  • 4 cups beets quartered, roasted
  • 6 cups garbanzo beans cooked
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 2 cups water as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Cut shallots into quarters. In small roasting pan, combine with 1/2 cup oil and cover with aluminum foil and roast at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 45 minutes, or until soft
  • Combine dried cranberries, orange zest and 350 mL water and simmer uncovered until water has almost completely evaporated and cranberries rehydrate
  • Toss beets in 1/2 cup oil, and roast on a sheet pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until edges become brown
  • Place cooked garbanzo beans, rehydrated cranberries, shallots, roasted beets, 1 cup water and lemon juice in blender. Puree until smooth, add more water to loosen, if necessary
  • Serve with your platter

Notes

Items for platter:
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup blackberries

  • 1 cup cherries

  • 1 green apple

  • 1 red apple

  • Selection of savoury crackers

  • 1 cucumber

  • 4-5 sprigs of rosemary

Nutrition Facts
Easy Plant-Based Holiday Platter | Healthy Christmas Menu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Sodium 368mg 15%
Potassium 392mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 17g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 4%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

0

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I’m Shahzadi, award-winning dietitian, TV show nutrition expert & mompreneur.
I show busy health seekers – with credible science backed strategies – how simple it can be to eat for health, nourish mindfully and thrive with confidence, while enjoying ethnic cuisines.

Join My Inner Circle

Get the Ultimate Meal Prep Guide With 25 Sumptuous Whole Food Recipes

We respect your privacy. Your data will not be shared or sold.

Featured Recipes

pkra (bhindi) in a bowl with roti and lemon slices

Spicy Okra Recipe (Bhindi) | Vegan, One Pan Indian Dish

homemade granola parfait layered with yoghurt and dried prunes

Homemade Granola | Easy, Healthy Breakfast

cranberry bites displayed on 2-tier plates

No-Bake Cranberry Bites | Gluten Free Healthy Snack

tray of roasted Brussels sprouts with sweet potatoes and dried cranberries

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Sweet Potatoes And Cranberries | Healthy Holiday Side

colourful platter of fruits and vegetables with crackers around a bowl of beet hummus

Easy Plant Based Holiday Platter | Healthy Christmas Menu

The Desi~licious Den: Dietitian on Demand
Join the community to get your very own monthly bundle of health optimizing actionables + innovative wellness hacks – all conveniently available in one place.

GET IT

INSTAGRAM @DESILICIOUSRD

  • ✨No body wins when our actions mis-align with our intentions. It wears down our parts,  our energy, our will, and our spirit. The result? Unhealthy consequences. And, it can feel pretty yucky. It's super important to identify what causes us to be out of whack. .
Do you take the time to identify what's draining your energy? Do your actions match your intentions? ✨
.
.
.
.
.#quotestagram #quoteoftheday #bestquotes #quotestoliveby #instaquotes #dietitian #rd2b #healthcoach #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #wellness
#mindfulness #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #diabetes #healthymumma #motivation #goals
#positivequotes #healthylife #healthyeating #nutrition #mindful #entrepreneur #quotesaboutlife #healthyfood #plantbased #eathealthy #quotesandsayings #success
  • 🍪Banana-Date Oatmeal cookies anyone? ✋🏼Now before you say anything - I know you've probably had it up to here with cookies, biscuits, shortbread, snickerdoodles and so on! BUT, I wouldn’t share a recipe that I didn't use myself at home. Not to mention, you probably caught Master IZ taste-testing my recipe on my stories yesterday. Trust me, there's no critique tougher than this 5-year old. Watch out @gordongram! .
Now this banana-date combo results in a cookie that’s incredibly soft, unbelievably chewy, absolutely wholesome and oh so good! 😋And better yet, omit the chocolate chips and they have a recipe with no added sugar! .
🙌🏼These babies are packed with fibre, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants. Thanks to the oats!
And they're perfect as a pre or post workout snack, on-the-go brekkie and a favourite with the kiddos. Get all the deets - link in my bio OR https://shahzadidevje.com/blender-bliss-banana-date-oatmeal-cookies/
.
.
.
.
.
#cookies #baking #oats #dates #cookie #snack #breakfast #fitfood #beautifulcuisines #foodstyling #torontofoodblogger #torontoeats #torontoblogger #dietitian #easyrecipe #nutriitongoals #healthyeating #nutrition #yummy #mindfuleating #wellness
#dessert #chocolate #snacktime #f52grams #foodphotography #thekitchn #buzzfeedfood #eeeeeats #cleaneating
  • 👀Any cheesecake fans out there?
.We're treating ourselves to one of these 😍deliciously nutty Lemon Raspberry Bars. 😋 They're creamy, tangy, and jam-packed with antioxidants. The perfect healthy dessert that contains no refined sugar, but tonnes of favour and goodness! ✨Vegan and gluten free. 🌱
.
Don't you just love treats that are bite-sized?!!! Tell me, what are you indulging in this #Valentinesday ? And remember to enjoy and savor every bit of it. Click the link in my bio to grab the recipe OR https://shahzadidevje.com/lemon-raspberry-bars/
.
.
.
.
.
#dessert #nuts #dates #raspberries #love #heartmonth #vegandessert #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthyeating #mindfuleating #snack #plantbased #veganfoodshare #healthybars #fitfood #diabetes #healthymumma #nutritiongoals #eattherainbow #red # #snacktime #lowcarb #noaddedsugar #cleaneating #yum #rd2b #plantstrong
  • 🐮Dairy: Full of nutrition… or allergens? If you suspect you react to dairy in any way, check out my newest blog post. I go over the most common compounds that cause issues in people, the differences between them, and how to avoid them. Hit the link in my bio OR https://shahzadidevje.com/signs-you-may-have-dairy-intolerance/
.
Annnd, I have this Valentines Day treat for you and your sweet ones! My Strawberry Kiwi Banana Nice Cream is a DIY 3-minute dairy free dessert that'll knock your socks off! 💞
.
.
.
.
.
#valentinesday #dessert #vegandessert #strawberries #chia #fruits #icecream #nicecream #dietitian #dairyfree #dairyintolerance #milk #wellness #healthyeating #diabetes #plantbased #eattherainbow #foodstyling #torontoeats #torontofoodblogger #beautifulcuisines #fitfood #healthymumma #womenshealth #easyrecipes #instalove #healthylifestyle #mindfuleating #healthcoach #huffposttaste
  • ✨Connect from within ✨⁣
.⁣
Taking care you YOU is also about mastering a mindset that better serves you; replacing old and conditioned - less useful thoughts that sabotage your mood and relationships. It's about having the courage to break patterns of our lives that get in the way of our highest potential.⁣
.⁣
Are you aware of your thoughts?⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#mindset #mindful #mindfulness #awareness #ambition #dietitian #healthcoach #wellness #healthymindhealthybody #nutritionist #nutrition #successquotes #mondaymotivation #motivate #qotd #inspiration #healthyliving #healthylifestyle # #inspirationalquotes #healthyeating #healthychoices #entrepreneurlifestyle #plantpowered #torontoblogger #torontofoodblogger #monday #lifequotes #quoteoftheday #healthymumma #diabetes

Footer

  • Meet Shahzadi
  • Work With Shahzadi
  • Recipes
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • The Desi~licious Den
  • Media & Brands
  • Contact

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

BOOST. HYDRATE. ENERGIZE

Join the FREE 48-hour Green Smoothie Challenge. Forget expensive supplements and restrictive regimens. Energize your body – inside out.

Copyright ©2019 · DESI~LICIOUS RD INC · All Right Reserved · The information found on this site is not intended for diagnosis or medical treatment and any health related questions should be directed to your Healthcare team · Privacy Policy. · Design by Moin Shah

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy