Easy Cucumber Bites with Sunflower Chive Cream Cheese
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Easy Cucumber Bites with Sunflower Chive Cream Cheese
Description
Easy Cucumber Bites with Sunflower Chive Cream Cheese use whole cucumbers sliced into thick rounds and spread with a smooth mixture made from raw sunflower seeds blended with fresh chives, garlic, red onion, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. The seed base produces a creamy texture similar to traditional cream cheese but dairy-free. Chilling the assembled bites before serving enhances their crispness and refreshing quality. The recipe also suggests lightly peeling the cucumbers in a striped pattern for visual appeal. Garnishing with extra chives adds a mild oniony flavor and a touch of green color.
The sunflower seed filling balances nutty, citrusy, and herbal notes, complementing the cool cucumber. This no-cook topping relies on a food processor to achieve a creamy consistency by processing the seeds into a fine powder and then combining them with the other ingredients and water until smooth. The resulting bites make a simple yet flavorful appetizer or snack, especially suitable for serving cold at gatherings or as a light refreshment.
For presentation, the cucumber slices can be arranged on a plate, each topped with a dollop of sunflower cream cheese. Using a piping bag can create decorative rosettes for a refined look. This recipe yields about 50 bites, making it scalable for parties or smaller groups by halving the ingredients.
Storing the assembled bites in the refrigerator for an hour or so before serving allows flavors to meld and keeps the cucumbers crisp. This preparation helps streamline party service by making the bites ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sunflower seeds raw
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons red onion chopped, raw
- ½ cup chives + some for garnishing, chopped
- 1 garlic chopped, clove
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice or to taste, fresh
- ½ cup of water or more as needed to get a creamy consistency
- 4 cucumber large
Instructions
- Combine sunflower seeds and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 10-20 seconds until they form a fine powder. Add onion, chives, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and water and process again for 1 to 2 minutes, until super creamy. You will likely have to scrape down the sides once or twice. Set aside.
- If desired, peel cucumber lightly in alternating rows, to create a pretty striped effect on the outside. Slice into 1-1 ½-inch pieces.
- Spread a spoonful of the sunflower seed mixture on top of each cucumber and place it on a plate or platter. Continue until done, sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
- Chill the cucumber bites for at least an hour before serving to enhance their freshness.
- This recipe makes about 50 pieces; adjust quantities to fit smaller gatherings.
- For a decorative touch, pipe the sunflower cream cheese on cucumbers using a piping bag to create rosettes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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