Choo choo! All aboard the Veggie Train! This colorful and fun dish is perfect for getting your little ones excited about eating their veggies. Bell peppers are transformed into a cute vegetable train filled with deliciousness. It’s a breeze to make and makes the perfect veggie appetizer for your party!

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Why You’ll Love This Veggie Train

  • Exciting veggie train: A creative way to encourage kids to eat veggies, serving as a healthy snack and fun party food idea.
  • Colorful and Nutritious: Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, it’s as nutritious as it is colorful.
  • Easy Veggie Train Snack: A great centerpiece for your next gathering, this veggie platter is easy to assemble and serves as a delightful appetizer.

Bell Pepper Veggie Train Ingredients

  • Bell Peppers: To create the train cars and engine.
  • Cucumber Slices: To create the wheels for the train.
  • Baby Carrots: To fill the pepper cars for a vibrant touch.
  • Celery: For a refreshing and crunchy addition.
  • Plum Tomatoes: For a pop of color and flavor.
  • Toothpicks: To assemble the train and attach the cucumber wheels to the peppers.
  • Dip – Optional: Serve with your favorite dip on the side for extra flavor.
Veggie Train Ingredients.

Veggie Train Variations

Sushi Roll Locomotive: Roll up nori sheets filled with sushi rice, avocado slices, cucumber sticks, and smoked salmon to create sushi roll train cars. Slice them into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a platter for a fun and healthy sushi-inspired snack.

Fruit Fiesta Train: Swap out some veggies for colorful fruits like grapes, berries, and melon balls to create a sweet and refreshing fruit train.

Cheese and Crackers Express: Transform your veggie train into a cheese and cracker extravaganza by adding cheese cubes, whole grain crackers, and mini cheese wheels alongside the veggies.

How To Make A Veggie Train With Bell Peppers

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Step One: Choose one bell pepper as the engine. This will be the front of your train. Cut off the top third of the bell pepper horizontally to create a flat top for the engine. For the rest of the bell peppers, cut off the tops and remove the seeds.

adding wheels to veggie train

Step Two: Use toothpicks to attach the bell peppers together, starting with the engine at the front. Place the other bell peppers behind the engine to form the body of the vegetable train. Attach cucumber slices to the sides of the bell peppers with toothpicks to create wheels.

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Step Three: Cut veggies and fill each bell pepper car with baby carrot sticks, celery sticks, and plum or cherry tomatoes.

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Step Four: Add ranch dip or any other dip of your choice to one of the bell pepper carriages and place on a platter ready to serve.

Tips For Making The Best Vegetable Train

  • Safety First: Make sure to supervise young children when using toothpicks to assemble the train to prevent any accidents.
  • Mix and Match: Experiment with different combinations of vegetables to cater to your child’s preferences and encourage them to eat vegetables of different varieties.
  • Get Creative: Encourage creativity by allowing your kids to design their own veggie train cars using different vegetables.
how to make a veggie train

How To Store A Vegetable Train Appetizer

  • Fridge: If you have leftovers, dismantle the train, remove the toothpicks, and store the vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What To Serve With With A Veggie Train?

  • Hummus: A variety of hummus flavors, such as classic, roasted red pepper, and garlic, provide a creamy and flavorful dip for the fresh vegetables in the veggie train.
  • Pita Bread: Soft, warm pita bread offers a perfect vehicle for scooping up the hummus and enjoying with the fresh veggies.
  • Deviled Eggs: Classic deviled eggs with a creamy, tangy filling make a tasty and protein-packed side dish.
  • Mini Sandwiches: Small sandwiches filled with a variety of ingredients like turkey, cheese, avocado, and sprouts provide a satisfying and versatile addition to the veggie train.
  • Fruit Platter: A fresh fruit platter with an assortment of seasonal fruits such as berries, melon, and pineapple offers a sweet and refreshing complement to the savory vegetables.
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veggie train

Veggie Train With Bell Peppers

All aboard the Veggie Train! This fun and colorful creation uses vibrant bell peppers as the train cars, each one filled with a delicious assortment of fresh veggies. It's a playful and healthy way to get everyone excited about eating their greens. Perfect for kids' parties, snack time, or even a creative appetizer, this Veggie Train is sure to be a showstopper at any gathering!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 Bell Peppers different colors for variety
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Cup Baby Carrots
  • 1 Cup Celery
  • 20 Plum Tomatoes

Instructions

  • Choose one bell pepper as the engine. This will be the front of your train. Cut off the top third of the bell pepper horizontally to create a flat top for the engine.
  • For the rest of the bell peppers, cut off the tops and remove the seeds.
  • Use toothpicks to attach the bell peppers together, starting with the engine at the front.
  • Place the other bell peppers behind the engine to form the body of the train.
  • Attach cucumber slices to the sides of the bell peppers with toothpicks to create wheels.
  • Cut veggies and fill each bell pepper car with baby carrot sticks, celery sticks, and plum or cherry tomatoes.
  • Place on a serving platter and enjoy your veggie train! Serve with ranch dip or any other dip of your choice on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4728IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Notes

Safety First: Make sure to supervise young children when using toothpicks to assemble the train to prevent any accidents.
Mix and Match: Experiment with different combinations of vegetables to cater to your child’s preferences and encourage them to eat vegetables of different varieties.
Get Creative: Encourage creativity by allowing your kids to design their own veggie train cars using different vegetables.

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