Description
Cucumber Hummus Snack Cups are a fresh and healthy snack that combines the crispness of cucumbers with creamy hummus, perfect for parties or a quick treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and paprika. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fill each cucumber round with hummus using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish with extra paprika and fresh herbs, then serve or chill before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Best enjoyed within a day or two for optimal freshness.
- Do not freeze as cucumbers will lose their crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Hummus, Snack, Healthy, Appetizer