Halloween Carrot Fingers
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health and can help improve night vision.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Carrots
- 4 ounce Almonds
- 4 ounce Cream Cheese
- 4 drop Red Food Coloring
- 4 drop Black Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel the carrots and cut them into finger-sized pieces.
- Use a knife to carve out small lines at the top of each carrot piece to resemble knuckles.
- Place the carved carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the carrots for 10-12 minutes until slightly tender.
- Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese with red food coloring until desired blood-like color is achieved.
- Once the carrots are done, let them cool for a few minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of the red cream cheese mixture on the flat end of each carrot piece.
- Press an almond slice onto the cream cheese to resemble a fingernail.
- Use a toothpick dipped in black food coloring to create lines on the carrot to resemble knuckles.
- Serve the Halloween Carrot Fingers as a spooky appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.