TRISCUIT Pesto Holiday Tree
This pesto holiday tree can be fully prepared in just 10 minutes, and your party guests will appreciate the effort - and the savory appetizer bites!
Prep time10 min
Total time10min
ServingsMakes 5 servings, 5 topped crackers each.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup drained mixed roasted red and yellow peppers
- 2 Tbsp. basil pesto
- 25 TRISCUIT Crackers
- 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Use small canape or cookie cutter to cut a 1-inch star from 1 roasted yellow pepper; reserve for later use. Chop red peppers and remaining yellow peppers.
- Spread pesto onto crackers.
- Reserve 4 topped crackers for later use. Arrange remaining topped crackers, in 6 descending rows, on large platter to resemble a Christmas tree as shown in photo.
- Add 1 of the reserved topped crackers for the tree trunk. Arrange remaining reserved topped crackers around tree for gifts.
- Top crackers with chopped peppers; sprinkle with cheese. Add reserved pepper star to top of tree.
Nutrition Notes
This eye-catching tree made with whole wheat crackers lets you be both healthful and festive this holiday season.
Recipe Tips
- Easy Way to Top Crackers with Pesto
Use a pastry brush to spread the pesto onto the crackers. - Fun Variation
Add additional strips of roasted peppers to create bows and ribbons for the gifts. Garnish with small fresh basil leaves. - Special Extra
Create a fun holiday cheese board by preparing the TRISCUIT Pesto Tree on a board, then surrounding it with assorted nuts, olives and dried fruits to use as extra toppings for the crackers.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 130 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 6g | |
| Saturated fat 1g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | |
| Sodium 270mg | |
| Carbohydrate 18g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars 0g | |
| Added sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
| Calcium | 2 %DV |
| Iron | 8 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |