Easy Cucumber Bites
Easy Cucumber bites are ideal when you need something quick and easy that’s also healthy, low in carbs, tasty, and elegant enough to bring to a gathering of friends. Whether you’re following a special diet, like a lower carbohydrate diet, or just have a personal goal to eat a little healthier, these fun cucumber appetizers fit the bill.
Servings: 8
Calories: 24kcal
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch cucumber
- 1/4 c. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- 1/4 c. Fresh cilantro
- 12 Grape tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. Toasted sesame seed**
Instructions
- Peel cucumber, leaving strips of peeling on the long side of the cucumber if desired. Slice into 24 equally sized slices. Place slices on a serving tray
- Spoon hummus into a plastic zipper bag and zip it closed. Snip off a corner of the bag and pipe the hummus evenly onto the cucumber slices.
- Arrange cilantro leaves on the hummus or sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Cut grape tomatoes in half lengthwise or diagonally, if preferred. Top each cucumber slice with a grape tomato half.
- Sprinkle **toasted sesame seed evenly over the cucumber bites. Serve immediately or refrigerate until time for serving. Best if used within 24 hours.Makes 24 slices. Nutrition values based on 3 slices per serving.
Notes
**To toast sesame seeds, place seeds in a small skillet and toast over medium heat till golden and fragrant. Watch carefully and remove immediately as sesame seeds can easily burn.
