Cucumber Hummus Bites
Thick cucumber rounds filled with hummus and topped with cherry tomato, parsley, pine nuts and paprika. Six servings in 10 minutes.
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How do you keep cucumber bites from going watery? Dry the rounds. Cucumber is mostly water, and a slice that sits under hummus for an hour leaves a puddle beneath it, so pat the rounds dry and top them only just before serving. A paper towel does the job.
Choose firm cucumbers, with thin skin that you can leave on for colour. Cut thick rounds, about 1.5 cm, so each holds a generous spoonful. Thick rounds hold more. Scoop out a small hollow with a teaspoon if you want more room. A spoonful of hummus with a pinch of paprika and a tomato half, parsley leaf or pine nut on top makes a bite that looks finished.
Cherry tomato halves, olives and a sprinkle of paprika make easy toppings. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan first if you want a deeper flavour. Chill the platter until guests arrive. Assemble at the last moment. Count on about four bites a person as a starter.
What People Ask
How long does Cucumber Hummus Bites take to make?
About 10 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Cucumber Hummus Bites?
Use a melon baller for neat hollows if you have one. If the hummus is stiff, loosen it with a teaspoon of lemon juice or water. Keep the rounds on paper towels until you are ready to fill them.
What should I serve with Cucumber Hummus Bites?
A glass of sparkling water; Olives; A tomato salad.
Is Cucumber Hummus Bites suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, weight-loss friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cucumber Hummus Bites?
About 98 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Cucumber Hummus Bites: Step by Step
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Pat the cucumber rounds dry on both sides with paper towels. Scoop a small hollow from the centre of each with a teaspoon, leaving the base intact.
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Spoon a heaped teaspoon of hummus into each hollow.
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Top each with half a cherry tomato, a parsley leaf, a few pine nuts and a dusting of paprika. Serve straight away.
Tips That Matter
- Use a melon baller for neat hollows if you have one.
- If the hummus is stiff, loosen it with a teaspoon of lemon juice or water.
- Keep the rounds on paper towels until you are ready to fill them.
Serve It With
A glass of sparkling water · Olives · A tomato salad
Keeping and Reheating
Best within 1 hour of assembling. Keep the cucumber rounds and hummus separate until then.
Cucumber Hummus Bites Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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