Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumber Cups

These cucumber bites are all about layering vibrant flavors and textures. Creamy hummus, salty feta, tangy olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together beautifully. And since cucumbers have a mild flavor, they're the ideal vessel for all these bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Whether you're making them for the first time or you're a seasoned home cook, this is a great way to add some fun to your appetizer lineup.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Greek

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 145 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 - English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers
¼ cup - hummus
⅛ tsp - Aleppo pepper
2 tablespoons - feta cheese
2–3 tablespoons - Kalamata olives
¼ cup - cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons - yellow bell pepper
3 tablespoons - fresh dill
2 tablespoons - olive oil

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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