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.
This lunch board always brings smiles to our family gatherings as everyone enjoys creating their own lion faces from the fresh components.
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 Everyone in the family enjoys gathering around this creative lunch especially children who love assembling their own lion faces.
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
Save to Pinterest This lion lunch board makes snack time fun nutritious and visually delightful for everyone.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients create the lion’s mane?
Shredded carrots, orange bell pepper strips, and yellow cherry tomatoes are arranged in a circle for the vibrant lion’s mane.
- → Can I substitute the spreads used on the board?
Yes, hummus can be swapped for flavored cream cheese, Greek yogurt dip, or dairy-free spreads for different tastes and dietary needs.
- → How are the facial features made on the board?
Cucumber slices highlight the cheeks, black olives form eyes and nose, apple slices create a smiling mouth, and cheddar cheese triangles are placed as ears.
- → Is this lunch board suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it is vegetarian-friendly using plant-based fillings and fresh produce, with optional dairy-based cheese and spreads.
- → What sides accompany the lion lunch board?
Grapes or berries, snap peas, and mini crackers fill remaining spaces for added variety and texture.
- → How long does it take to prepare the board?
The lunch board can be assembled in approximately 20 minutes with no cooking time required.