King Jungle Lion Lunch (Printable format)

Vibrant lunch with fresh veggies, fruits, grains, and cheese shaped into a lion's face for fun meals.

# List of ingredients:

→ Main Board Components

01 - 4 whole wheat sandwich thins
02 - 240 ml hummus or cream cheese
03 - 110 g shredded carrots
04 - 110 g orange bell pepper strips
05 - 150 g yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 110 g cucumber slices
07 - 8 black olives, pitted and sliced
08 - 1 small apple, sliced
09 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into triangles

→ For Serving and Decorating

10 - 150 g grapes or berries
11 - 110 g snap peas
12 - 30 g mini crackers

# How to make it:

01 - Lay the sandwich thins flat on a large platter to form the base for four lion faces.
02 - Spread a generous layer of hummus or cream cheese over each sandwich thin.
03 - Arrange shredded carrots and orange bell pepper strips in a circle around each sandwich thin, alternating colors for a lively effect.
04 - Place halved yellow cherry tomatoes around the mane for added color and texture.
05 - Use cucumber slices for cheeks or accents on each lion's face.
06 - Arrange black olive slices to represent eyes and nose, and add thin strips as whiskers.
07 - Position apple slices to form a smiling mouth on each face.
08 - Place cheddar cheese triangles at the top of each face to simulate ears.
09 - Fill the remaining spaces on the board with grapes, snap peas, and mini crackers as additional snacks.
10 - Serve immediately to ensure freshness and best presentation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and creative presentation for kids
  • Nutritious with fruits, vegetables, and protein
02 -
  • Contains wheat dairy and legumes; check allergens carefully
  • Can be varied with different spreads and proteins
03 -
  • Swap hummus for flavored cream cheese or Greek yogurt dip for variety
  • Use turkey or ham slices for extra protein or dairy-free cheese for vegan option
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