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English Cucumbers with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Serving size: 1 slice Yield: 50 slices Source: Jessica C. Wright |
| | 2 English cucumbers (approximately 25 slices per cucumber) |
| | 7 oz. original hummus (preferred brand: Athenos) |
| | 2 1/2 tbsp. Culinary Traditions ™ Roasted Red Pepper Puree, thawed |
| | 3 oz. feta cheese crumbles |
| | 2 bunches chives |
| Method: | |
| 1. | Wash and dry cucumbers. |
| 2. | Use kitchen peeler to peel cucumber skins lengthwise down in 1 inch sections so the cucumber appears to have stripes. |
| 3. | Cut cucumbers in 1/4 inch slices and set aside. |
| 4. | In a small bowl mix together hummus and Roasted Red Pepper puree. Mix until smooth. |
| 5. | Wash and dry chives. Cut ends off and discard. |
| 6. | Cut chives diagonally in 1 1/2 inch sections. Place 2 chives in "X" shape, slanted on side of feta cheese crumbles. You will use 2 chives as garnish on top of roasted red pepper hummus. |
| Serving Suggestion: | |
| Take cucumber slice and add 1 teaspoon of Roasted Red Pepper hummus on top. |
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| Take 2-3 small feta cheese crumbles and position them in the middle of the roasted red pepper hummus. |
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| Add sliced chives on top of cheese, tilted upright in "X" shape. |
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