Cucumber Stars with Hummus
Cucumber Stars with Hummus
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Stars
- 2 English cucumbers, washed, ends trimmed
For the Hummus Topping
- 1 cup hummus, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, optional
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly and trim off both ends.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Slice the cucumbers into rounds approximately 1/4-inch thick. Aim for even slices for best results.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide), cut out star shapes from the center of each cucumber slice. You can discard the scraps or save them for another use, like adding to a salad.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the cucumber stars neatly on a serving platter or plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Spoon a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of hummus onto the center of each cucumber star. Use a small spoon or a piping bag for a neater application.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Lightly sprinkle the hummus-topped stars with smoked paprika and the finely chopped fresh parsley. If desired, add a tiny grind of fresh black pepper and a small drizzle of olive oil over each star.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately as a fun and healthy appetizer or side dish. These can also be prepared up to 30 minutes in advance and kept chilled.
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Cucumber Stars with Hummus
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Stars
- 2 English cucumbers, washed, ends trimmed
For the Hummus Topping
- 1 cup hummus, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, optional
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly and trim off both ends.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Slice the cucumbers into rounds approximately 1/4-inch thick. Aim for even slices for best results.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide), cut out star shapes from the center of each cucumber slice. You can discard the scraps or save them for another use, like adding to a salad.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the cucumber stars neatly on a serving platter or plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Spoon a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of hummus onto the center of each cucumber star. Use a small spoon or a piping bag for a neater application.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Lightly sprinkle the hummus-topped stars with smoked paprika and the finely chopped fresh parsley. If desired, add a tiny grind of fresh black pepper and a small drizzle of olive oil over each star.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately as a fun and healthy appetizer or side dish. These can also be prepared up to 30 minutes in advance and kept chilled.