Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumber Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers; 0.25 cup hummus; 0.125 tsp Aleppo pepper; 2 tablespoons feta cheese; 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives; 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons yellow bell pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh dill; 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Ingredients

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Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumber Cups

1 English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers

¼ cup hummus

⅛ tsp Aleppo pepper

2 tablespoons feta cheesecrumbled

2 tablespoons Kalamata oliveschopped

¼ cup cherry tomatoesthinly sliced

2 tablespoons yellow bell pepperchopped

3 tablespoons fresh dillchopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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Instructions

Wash and dry the cucumber, then slice it lengthwise.

Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds, creating a shallow well.

Fill the wells with ¼ cup (60 ml) hummus and smooth it out.

Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon (0.5 g) Aleppo pepper over the hummus.

Add 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) crumbled feta cheese and 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) chopped olives.

Arrange ¼ cup (60 ml) thinly sliced cherry tomatoes along the cucumber.

Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) chopped yellow bell pepper and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh dill.

Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) olive oil.

Slice into bite-sized pieces with a serrated knife and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cucumber Hollowing Technique 🥒
Use a small melon baller or narrow teaspoon to carefully hollow out cucumber sections, ensuring uniform depth and preventing bottom punctures.
Moisture Management 💧
After cutting cucumbers, lightly salt and drain them for 10 minutes to remove excess water, preventing soggy appetizers and ensuring a crisp texture.
Flavor Layering Strategy 🧀
Create a smooth hummus base first, then strategically layer feta, olives, and diced tomatoes to ensure each bite has a perfect flavor balance.
Precision Cutting Pro 🔪
Use a sharp chef's knife and cut cucumber sections to uniform 1.5-inch heights for consistent, elegant presentation and easy eating.
Aleppo Pepper Enhancement 🌶️
Lightly toast Aleppo pepper in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before sprinkling to intensify its smoky, complex flavor profile.