Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites

By Beth Stark, RDN, LDN
Total Time
25 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
3 cucumber bites
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers Snack

DESCRIPTION

Great as an afternoon snack or appetizer, these crisp cucumber cups are filled with roasted red pepper hummus and topped with tomatoes, crumbled feta and chopped walnuts for added crunch.

Prep Time
17 Mins
Cook Time
8 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Calories
130 cal
Total Fat
11 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
150 mg
Carbohydrates
6 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
1 g
Protein
5 g
Calcium
20 mg
Potassium
171 mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (8 tablespoons)
  • 1 English cucumber, ends trimmed (about 14 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper hummus
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.
  2. Slice cucumber crosswise into 18, ~3/4-inch thick slices. Using a small spoon, gently scoop out and discard the center of each cucumber slice, leaving bottom and sides intact.
  3. In a small bowl, stir 6 tablespoons chopped walnuts and hummus. Spoon walnut-hummus mixture into each cucumber slice and top with 2 reserved tablespoons of chopped walnuts, feta cheese and quartered tomatoes.