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)

Dry Your Cucumber Cups Thoroughly 💧
After scooping out the centers, pat the cucumber cups completely dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from diluting your filling and making them soggy.
Salt Cucumbers in Advance ⏰
Lightly salt the inside of your cucumber cups 15-20 minutes before filling to draw out excess water and concentrate their fresh flavor without making them mushy.
Layer Your Fillings Strategically 🎯
Apply hummus first as a moisture barrier against the cucumber, then add feta and other ingredients on top to maintain texture and prevent sogginess throughout service.
Toast Your Aleppo Pepper Before Using 🌶️
Lightly warm the Aleppo pepper in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling to bloom its fruity, smoky notes and enhance its depth against the cool, creamy elements.
Assemble Just Before Serving 🕐
Fill your cucumber cups no more than 30 minutes before serving to preserve the crisp texture of the cucumber and prevent the filling from becoming watery or separating.