Hummus-Filled Cucumber Cups Recipe

Name: Hummus-Filled Cucumber Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced; 16-oz. can garbanzo beans, reserve liquid, rinse and drain; 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. dark sesame oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives; 3 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; 1 large or 2 medium seedless cucumbers, unpeeled; Mint sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, minced
16-oz. can garbanzo beans, reserve liquid, rinse and drain
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
1 large or 2 medium seedless cucumbers, unpeeled
Mint sprigs for garnish

1
In food processor, combine garlic and garbanzo beans; process until beans are coarsely chopped.
2
With motor running, add olive oil and lemon juice through feed tube; process until almost smooth.
3
Scrape down sides of bowl if necessary.
4
Add sesame oil and salt; process until well blended.
5
Stir in olives and mint.
6
Cover; chill at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
7
Attractively score cucumber lengthwise with tines of fork.
8
Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
9
Using a metal measuring teaspoon or melon baller, scoop out a small indentation in each cucumber slice and spoon heaping teaspoon hummus into each cucumber cup.
10
Arrange on serving platter.
11
Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving.
12
Garnish platter with mint sprigs if desired.

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, minced, 16-oz. can garbanzo beans, reserve liquid, rinse and drain, 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Hummus-Filled Cucumber Cups falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Hummus-Filled Cucumber Cups

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