Save to Pinterest A playful and nutritious lunch board arranged to resemble a lions face, perfect for children and family gatherings. Bursting with colorful fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein, its as delightful to eat as it is to look at.
Preparing this lunch board always brings smiles to my family and makes mealtime exciting.
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat sandwich thins: for lions face
- 1 cup hummus or cream cheese: for spreading
- 1 cup shredded carrots: lions mane
- 1 cup orange bell pepper strips: lions mane
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved: mane accents
- 1 cup cucumber slices: face accents
- 8 black olives, pitted and sliced: eyes, nose, whiskers
- 1 small apple, sliced: lions mouth
- 4 slices cheddar cheese: cut into triangles for ears
- 1 cup grapes or berries: side snacks
- 1 cup snap peas: side snacks
- 1 cup mini crackers: side snacks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay the sandwich thins flat on a large platter as the base for four lion faces.
- Step 2:
- Spread a generous layer of hummus or cream cheese over each sandwich thin.
- Step 3:
- Arrange shredded carrots and orange bell pepper strips in a circle around each sandwich thin to create the lions mane, alternating colors for a lively effect.
- Step 4:
- Place yellow cherry tomato halves around the mane for added color and texture.
- Step 5:
- Use cucumber slices for cheeks or accents on the face.
- Step 6:
- Arrange black olive slices for eyes and nose add thin strips as whiskers.
- Step 7:
- Position apple slices to form a smiling mouth.
- Step 8:
- Cut cheddar cheese into triangles and set them at the top of each face for ears.
- Step 9:
- Fill the boards remaining spaces with grapes snap peas and mini crackers for additional snacks.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately for best freshness.
Save to Pinterest This lunch board makes family gatherings fun and interactive as everyone enjoys assembling their lions face.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board Small knife Vegetable peeler or grater Small bowls for dips or loose items
Allergen Information
Contains wheat sandwich thins crackers and milk cheese cream cheese Contains legumes hummus Contains possible tree nuts if using nut-based dips Always check labels for allergens and cross-contamination risks
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 50 g Protein 9 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This lion lunch board is a playful and healthy option that will brighten any meal time.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the lion’s mane?
Shredded carrots and orange bell pepper strips form the colorful lion’s mane circle around the base.
- → How is the lion’s face formed on the board?
Whole wheat sandwich thins spread with hummus or cream cheese serve as the face base, accented with cucumber slices, black olives for eyes and whiskers, and apple slices for the mouth.
- → Can I substitute any ingredients for dietary preferences?
Yes, plant-based spreads and dairy-free cheese work well for vegan adaptations, and turkey or ham can add protein for non-vegetarian options.
- → What sides complement the lion lunch board?
Grapes, berries, snap peas, and mini crackers are perfect sides to round out the board with additional textures and flavors.
- → Is this board suitable for children?
Absolutely, its playful design and nutritious ingredients make it ideal and appealing for children at family gatherings.