Protein-Packed Healthy Charcuterie Board

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 0 min 10
Protein-Packed Healthy Charcuterie Board
Health Highlights
Impress your guests with this gorgeous holiday spread! This no-fuss appetizer is easy to throw together and boasts a variety of textures and flavors!

Ingredients


10 slice Turkey, deli cut (smoked, one package)
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, reduced fat (18%) (cubed)
86 gm Brie cheese (one package)
86 gm Goat cheese, soft (one log)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
3/4 cup Olives (mixed)
2 cup Red grape
1 fruit Pomegranate (cut open)
2 cup Edamame (soybeans), raw (still in the pod)
1/2 large pepper(s) Red bell pepper (julienned)
1/2 large pepper(s) Green bell pepper (julienned)
2 medium Carrots (julienned)
3/4 cup Hummus (flavor/color of choice)
1/3 cup Walnuts
1/4 cup Almonds, toasted
100 gm Cracker, multigrain (half a box)
1/2 baguette Whole wheat baguette (sliced)
5 sprig Rosemary, fresh (for garnish (optional))

Instructions


1. Assemble all ingredients on a large wooden or stone charcuterie or cutting board with small bowls for the ingredients like olives, nuts, and dips. Keep the grapes in small bunches.

2. Include cheese knives for the cheese and a small spoon for the pomegranate.

3. Garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs if you like.


Notes:

Pro tip: Prep extras of the ingredients in case replenishment is needed throughout the event.

The sky's the limit when it comes to what ingredients can be included in a charcuterie board. This appetizer can also be easily modified to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten, dairy, or nut-free!

Other possible ingredients include: 

  • Veggies: zucchini, broccoli trees, cucumber, cauliflower, beet and kale chips, baby dills, pickled beets, etc.
  • Cheese: Vegan cashew cheese, gouda, bocconcini balls, blue cheese, etc.
  • Protein: marinated tofu, roasted chickpeas, boiled eggs (halved)
  • Nuts: homemade pumpkin seeds (store-bought would be fine too), pistachios, pecans, etc.
  • Fruits: figs, raspberries, strawberries, dried apricots, apple slices, dates, starfruit, dragon fruit, etc.
  • Crackers/bread: mini rice cakes or crackers, pita or naan bread wedges, Mary's organic gluten-free crackers, pretzels, etc.
  • Sweets: Dark chocolate, fig jam, chocolate-covered fruit or nuts, etc.
  • Dips: Beet hummus (for a pop of color), homemade pumpkin hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, etc.
  • Garnishes: fresh flowers, fresh herbs, fresh greenery



Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 454
Calories from fat 206
Calories from saturated fat 65
Total Fat 22.9 g
Saturated Fat 7.2 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.2 g
Cholesterol 43 mg
Sodium 901 mg
Potassium 725 mg
Total Carbohydrate 41 g
Dietary Fiber 7.5 g
Sugars 13.6 g
Protein 24.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.5
Grain 0.7
Meat 0.4
Meat Alternative 0.6
Milk Alternative 0.7
Vegetables 1.2

Energy sources


Pygal33%455.4711201397482150.2320145097895645%349.66054211067086277.338203739100522%324.66187970467934126.898935821966633%45%22%CarbohydratesFatProtein

Meal Type(s)

Appetizer
Main
Snack




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