Hummus Cucumber Boats
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hummus Cucumber Boats
Description
This recipe transforms English cucumbers into scooped-out vessels for a flavorful filling. After trimming and dicing the cucumber ends, the cucumbers are halved vertically and then in half horizontally. The seeds are carefully removed with a melon baller or spoon to create room for the filling. The hollow center is filled with hummus, which can be of any preferred flavor, providing creamy richness. Chopped tomato adds juiciness and brightness, while crumbled feta cheese introduces a salty tang and texture contrast.
The combination results in a light, refreshing dish that can serve as a snack, lunch, or appetizer. The use of flavored hummus such as roasted red pepper or garlic provides variation, and toppings can be customized. This no-cook assembly is quick to prepare and visually appealing with the colorful toppings.
Hummus cucumber boats also lend themselves to creative variations, like using spicy taco-flavored hummus and additional toppings like shredded cheese or tortilla chips, expanding their uses for light meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- ½ cup hummus any flavor!, brand Sabra
- ⅓ cup tomato chopped
- 2 TBSP feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Slice off the ends of your English cucumbers (also sometimes called hothouse cucumbers) and finely dice the ends.
- Slice the cucumber in half vertically, then in half horizontally.
- Run a mellon baller or spoon along the center to scoop out the seeds and make some space for the hummus.
- Spread hummus down the center of the cukes and top with chopped tomato, cucumber, and feta.
- Load up your lunchbox with all your favorite mix-ins and check out the blog post for more lunch ideas and recipes! Woot!
Notes
- Sabra’s roasted red pepper and roasted garlic hummus flavors work well for these cucumber boats, but feel free to use any favorite hummus variety.
- For a taco-inspired variation, use spicy or taco-flavored hummus topped with grated cheese, lettuce, and tomato, served with tortilla chips.
- Dice the cucumber ends finely and save for salads or snacking to minimize waste.
- Nutrition estimates are approximate; adjust ingredients for dietary needs as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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