Jumpstart Charcuterie

This “recipe” is a do-it-yourself meal or party tray.

Ingredients:

Sweet baby beets (uh-oh, it has sugar in it, so leave out for JS)

Green pepper slices

Broccoli (buy washed and ready to eat)

Mini sweet peppers (orange and yellow, or any color)

Edamame

Arugula and/or spinach

Celery and carrot sticks

Tomatoes (I used Campari size)

Cucumber slices

Strawberries, apple slices, and banana sections (I left the peel on)

Dates (not sure this is JS compliant- they are hiding in the picture!)

Romaine tucked under some of the items

Clementines

Hummus (JS recipe book, p. 33- it is absolutely delicious!)

Note: You can use anything you have on hand. This recipe is a little time-consuming, but you can cut up the veggies and fruits ahead and arrange them carefully in a storage container for later or next day. If I prepare this for just me, I make a much smaller plate, of course!

Note: After JS, I would add walnuts. Also, I would put crackers on the board, too. There are crackers which are JS compliant. Grapes are a great addition. Also pomegranates and dried fruits. There are also some vegan cheeses, but they are high in fat, not JS compliant. Save them for a special occasion in a few months? I bet you can think of other great things to put on your board!