Contents:

• Baked vegetables
• Pastes
• Mini vegetable schnitzel
• Salads

Carnival is a time of joy and spending time with people who make us feel good and relaxed. In the past, attending dances, discos, or specially organized events was the most common form of fun. Today, intimate house parties, to which we invite only our closest relatives, are far more popular. So, if we decide to organize a gathering at home, we need to think about choosing the right snacks. After all, no one wants to go to a party and go home hungry!

When putting together a menu, it's worth focusing on healthy, light, and filling dishes. However, they shouldn't be too complicated—simplicity is crucial, as most guests are constantly on the go. So, what are the most practical solutions? We have some ideas.

Baked vegetables

Baked vegetables in a variety of ways! A great and easy idea is the preparation of so-called carrot sticks. It's very simple: simply cut the carrots into medium-length strips, sprinkle them with your favorite spices, and place them in the oven for a few moments. Another innovation that guests will definitely notice is vegetable chips —for example, zucchini or kale. Again, no advanced cooking skills or unusual ingredients are required—this dish is extremely delicious and flavorful, yet very delicate.

Pastes

If we're going with the carrot sticks idea (although they can be replaced with celery or sweet potato fries), it's worth preparing different types of toppings to pair them with. A classic and very popular recipe is hummus , although there are many more options—it all depends on what we have on hand and what we want. We offer green pea toppings (you can add a little garlic), baked peppers, avocado, baked beets, or baked cauliflower, among others. Another good idea is to make a light sauce, for example, with natural yogurt seasoned with pepper and salt.

Mini vegetable schnitzel

Vegetarian mini burgers are similar to the pastes described above—there's no specific vegetable used for them, and it all depends on our taste buds. The most commonly used ingredients are beets, cauliflower, leeks, carrots, and pumpkin, but you can also choose less obvious options—red beans, spinach, and even young cabbage. These burgers pair perfectly with the aforementioned pastes , as well as with raw vegetables, which should also be on our table.

Salads

The final sentence in today's text, which forms the basis of dishes served at parties, parties, and gatherings with friends. Salads can be prepared with both vegetables and fruits. How can you diversify them? There are many options: roasted pumpkin seeds , roasted sunflower seeds , pickled onions, or—simply—a light sauce, even yogurt sauce. Isn't it difficult at all? Moreover, it doesn't take much time. Therefore, it's worth investing in vegetables—they make our dishes not only tasty, but also healthy and easy to digest.