King Jungle Lion Lunch (Print)

A playful lunch board with vibrant fruits, veggies, cheeses, and grains shaped as a lion's face.

# 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 - 110 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 mixed berries
11 - 110 g snap peas
12 - 30 g mini crackers

# Directions:

01 - Place the sandwich thins flat on a large serving platter, forming the base for four lion faces.
02 - Evenly 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 to form a lively mane.
04 - Place yellow cherry tomato halves around the mane to enhance color and texture.
05 - Position cucumber slices as cheeks or facial accents on each face.
06 - Arrange black olive slices to represent eyes and nose; use thin strips for whiskers.
07 - Place apple slices to create a smiling mouth for each lion face.
08 - Set cheddar cheese triangles at the top of each face to resemble ears.
09 - Fill the board's remaining spaces with grapes, snap peas, and mini crackers as complementary snacks.
10 - Serve immediately to ensure optimal freshness and presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Nutritious and colorful for kids
  • Fun and creative presentation
02 -
  • Swap hummus for flavored cream cheese or Greek yogurt dip for variety
  • Use turkey or ham slices for extra protein if desired
03 -
  • For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and plant-based spread
  • Pair with apple juice or a light herbal tea for a refreshing meal
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