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Colourful and festive wreath of wooden picks threaded with boil egg halves, veggies and chilli peppers on a bed of rosemary and sage.
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Christmas Wreath Appetizer With Boiled Eggs (20 minutes!)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 16 skewers
Looking to elevate your holiday lunch? Try this easy-to-make edible Christmas wreath appetizer with perfectly boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, cucumber cubes, and black olives skewered on knotted picks. Assemble in 20 minutes for a colourful, delicious appetizer that's a true showstopper!

Ingredients
 

  • 8 boiled eggs, medium-sized
  • ½ cucumber, washed, dried and cut into small chunks
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
  • 16 black olives, canned
  • 16 pepperoncini peppers, pickled in vinegar, drained

Instructions
 

  • Gently peel and slice the boiled eggs widthwise. Prepare and gather the remaining ingredients.
  • Arrange the rosemary sprigs around the edge of a board in a circular pattern, ensuring some sprigs extend outward to achieve the wreath appearance.
  • Scatter sage leaves on top of the rosemary.
  • Assemble the skewers by threading a pickled pepper, followed by an egg half, cherry tomato, cucumber, and finish with an olive. Repeat this process to create a total of 15 skewers.
  • Carefully position the skewers in a circular arrangement on the board to form a beautiful and edible holiday wreath.

Notes

Tips for the beginner cook

  • Perfectly Boiled Eggs: Fun egg recipes need those easy-to-peel eggs, here's my trick: boil them for 8.5 minutes in fully submerged, boiling water. Then, toss that hot water, rinse them under cold tap water a few times to stop the cooking, and peel them right away.
  • Pepperoncini Prep: Don't forget to give those pepperoncini peppers a good squeeze to get rid of the extra vinegar before you thread 'em.
  • Slicing Eggs: Use a nice sharp knife to slice those boiled eggs evenly and carefully.
  • Threading: Now, when you're threading those egg halves onto the skewers, make sure you aim for the center for stability. Oh, and don't forget to hold the egg as you thread everything else.
  • Freshness Matters: Always go for the freshest herbs and ingredients! They really make a difference in how your centrepiece looks, tastes, and feels.
  • Keep it Consistent: Thread everything in the same way to keep that holiday wreath looking picture-perfect.
  • Preparation Ahead: You can prep the skewers beforehand and pop them in the fridge. But when it comes to arranging the herbs for your wreath, do it on the day you're serving. Takes just about 5 minutes, and you want those herbs to look fresh, not wilted!

Food safe storage

  • If you're prepping these ahead, pop the assembled skewers into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. But for the best taste and texture, it's a good idea to assemble the wreath right before serving!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 51kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Cholesterol: 93mg (31%)Sodium: 97mg (4%)Potassium: 107mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 270IU (5%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 19mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
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