Cucumber Rounds With Savory Cores Recipe

Name: Cucumber Rounds With Savory Cores
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 English cucumbers; 5 slices turkey bacon; 1 plum tomato-seeded and diced small; 1 small celery stalk-minced; 1 shallot-minced; 1/2 small jalapeno-seeded and minced; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1/4 cup parsley-minced, plus extra for garnish; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 15-20 sesame rice crackers

Servings: persons

5 English cucumbers
5 slices turkey bacon
1 plum tomato-seeded and diced small
1 small celery stalk-minced
1 shallot-minced
1/2 small jalapeno-seeded and minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/4 cup parsley-minced, plus extra for garnish
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
salt to taste
pepper to taste
15-20 sesame rice crackers

1
Rinse the cucumbers and peel them using a channel knife-giving them zebra stripes (do so by peeling lengthwise, approximately an 1/8th of an inch apart). Once peeled, cut the tips off each end and cut each cucumber (crosswise) into 1.5 inch thick rounds. Using a melon baller, remove the centers; place a damp cloth over the cucumbers and reserve.
2
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add bacon; cook until golden and just crisp; remove from the pan, allow to cool, and mince.
3
In a bowl, mix bacon, tomato, celery, shallot, jalapeno, parmesan, minced parsley, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4
Lay the crackers out on a plate; place one cucumber round on each cracker; fill each cucumber round with bacon mixture; garnish each with a parsley leaf.

2379

kcal

Calories

202

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 English cucumbers, 5 slices turkey bacon, 1 plum tomato-seeded and diced small, 1 small celery stalk-minced, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Rounds With Savory Cores falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cucumber Rounds With Savory Cores

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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