Best 8 Cucumber Hummus Recipes

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Cucumber hummus is a refreshing and flavorful dip or spread made with fresh cucumbers, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. It is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hummus and can be enjoyed as a snack with pita bread or vegetables, as a sandwich spread or as part of a mezze platter. The creamy texture of the hummus and the refreshing taste of the cucumber make it a perfect dish for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUCUMBER AND HUMMUS BOATS



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The refreshing combo of cucumber and hummus really brings this meatless meal together. It transports easily, making it a great option for weekday lunches. - Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
6 medium cucumbers
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (14 ounces) roasted garlic hummus
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Meanwhile, cut each cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cheese and olives to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, oil, garlic and pepper until blended. Pour over quinoa mixture; gently toss to coat. Spread about 2 tablespoons hummus inside each cucumber shell. Top each with about 1/3 cup quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CUCUMBER HUMMUS



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Light and refreshing appetizer made to eat with crisp veggies and warm pita bread. Serve topped with olives.

Provided by herron7710

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cloves garlic
¼ cup tahini paste, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cucumber, coarsely chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Place the garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice, and olive oil into a blender or food processor. Blend until the garlic is finely minced, then add the garbanzo beans and chopped cucumber. Puree until smooth, then season to taste with salt and black pepper; blend to mix. Pour into a serving dish, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 76.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

LEMON CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES WITH MINTY MAYONNAISE (OR HUMMUS)



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I replaced standard cucumbers with lemon cucumbers from our garden! Adapted from ichef.com with a nod and hat doff to another site (grouprecipes.com) for the hummus idea. If you dislike mint, try another fresh herb: basil is always an excellent choice, lovage, salad burnet or good ol' parsley. For a more substantial meal, add greens-arugula, baby spinach, loose leaf lettuce; perhaps some finely minced shallots, heirloom toms, ad infinitum...

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup sunflower oil
salt, to taste
cracked black pepper or white pepper, to taste
8 thin slices homemade wheat bread, your choice to remove crusts (ok to substitute white or multi grain bread-we used a 9-grain bread with sunflower seeds)
3 lemon cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced (approximately)
greens, washed and dried (optional)

Steps:

  • Note: If you have concerns about the raw egg yolk, use a good quality store bought mayonnaise or substitute cream cheese (softened). For a vegan version, replace the mayonnaise with hummus or a mayo' substitute: Recipe #754 for example.
  • Minty Mayonnaise: in a blender or food processor, combine the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and mint.
  • With motor running, add the oil in a slow steady stream and blend until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.
  • Tea Sandwiches: Spread each slice of bread generously on one side with the mayonnaise.
  • On half the slices, arrange an even layer of lemon cucumber slices. Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Cut each sandwich into quarters before serving.

HUMMUS-CRUSTED ALASKAN WILD KING SALMON OVER A BED OF FRENCH BEANS, RED ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON OIL



Hummus-Crusted Alaskan Wild King Salmon Over a Bed of French Beans, Red Onion, and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Oil image

Provided by Sandy Ingber

Categories     Bean     Fish     Broil     Mother's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Salmon     Cucumber     Chickpea     Advance Prep Required     Pescatarian     Dairy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 28

For the lemon oil
2 lemons, scrubbed
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced shallots
1 1/4 cups olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of coarse grind black pepper
For the hummus
1 1/4 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of coarse grind black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
For the salad
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
1/2 red onion, cut into thin half-moons
1/4 pound haricots verts (thin green beans), blanched and refreshed in cold water
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
For the fish
5 tablespoons fine-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 (9- to 10-ounce) wild king salmon fillets, skin on
Soybean oil
Kosher salt
4 teaspoons panko or coarse dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • To make the Lemon Oil:
  • Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a small saucepan. Drop in the juiced lemon halves and add the garlic, shallots, oil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight. (If you haven't planned ahead, just let the oil sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.) Strain the oil, pressing down hard on the solids before discarding them. Taste for salt. Lemon oil will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 weeks.
  • To make the Hummus:
  • Put the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor and pulse until the chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn the processor on again and drizzle in the oil. Process until the hummus is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Scrape the hummus into a bowl, cover it, and set it aside at room temperature until needed, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring the hummus back to room temperature before you use it.
  • To make the Salad:
  • Combine the cucumber, onion, and haricots verts in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • To make the Fish:
  • Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler. Brush a baking sheet with oil and slide it under the broiler to heat for 5 minutes.
  • Put the cornmeal, flour, and sea salt in a shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Dip the skin side of the salmon into the breading mix and set it, skin side down, on the baking sheet. Brush the fish with oil and salt it lightly. Broil the fish for 1 1/2 minutes. Change the oven setting to 500°F and bake the fish for 7 1/2 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Adjust the oven rack so it's about 3 inches from the broiler and turn the broiler back on. Spread the top of each fillet with one-quarter of the hummus. Use the back of a spoon to make peaks in the hummus (the uneven surface will give you better browning), and sprinkle each fillet with 1 teaspoon panko. Slide the baking sheet back into the oven and broil until the hummus is browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the salad among 4 dinner plates, spreading it out in the center of each plate. Sprinkle each salad with 1 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with 1/4 cup lemon oil. Set the salmon on top of the salad and serve.

HUMMUS AND CUCUMBER BITES



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Keep pita bread and store-bought hummus on hand to make an easy appetizer in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch)
2/3 cup roasted red pepper hummus (from 7-oz container)
1/3 English (seedless) cucumber (about 4 inches)
1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
16 fresh dill weed sprigs

Steps:

  • Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges. Spread about 1 teaspoon hummus on each wedge.
  • Score cucumber peel lengthwise with tines of fork. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 16 thin slices. Place 2 half-slices cucumber on hummus on each bite.
  • Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with dill weed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CUCUMBER HUMMUS AVOCADO TOAST



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Crunchy cukes, creamy hummus, and glorious avocado join forces in pretty much the easiest lunch or snack ever.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 slice of multigrain bread
1/2 medium avocado
1/4 cup of your favorite hummus (I'm partial to this sunbutter hummus)
5-6 cucumber slices
Olive oil
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toast the bread as dark as you like it. Scoop the avocado onto the toast. Mash and spread it with a fork. Spread the hummus over the avocado, then lay the cucumbers on top. Drizzle with a little olive oil and finish with a light sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

CUCUMBER-HUMMUS STACKS



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Keep four ingredients on hand to create attractive snacks for drop-in guests in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large cucumber (about 12 oz), unpeeled
1 container (7 oz) roasted red pepper hummus
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
26 slices kalamata or ripe olives

Steps:

  • Using tines of fork, score cucumber lengthwise on all sides. Cut cucumber into 26 (1/4-inch) slices. Blot dry with paper towel.
  • Spoon heaping teaspoon hummus on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with feta cheese; top with olive slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

HUMMUS, CUCUMBER, AND AVOCADO WRAP RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Hummus, Cucumber, and Avocado Wrap Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-4939

Number Of Ingredients 8

Soft whole-grain wrap or wraps (works with lavash bread as well)
Hummus - your favorite kind, homemade or store-bought
(I highly recommend olive hummus with this!)
Thinly sliced cucumbers, as needed
Thinly sliced tomatoes, as needed
Thinly sliced peeled avocado, as needed
Thinly shredded romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens
baby spinach, baby arugula, or a combination

Steps:

  • Place a room-temperature wrap on a plate or cutting board. Spread generously with hummus (though not so much that it will ooze from the sandwich). Arrange a row each of cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado down the center. Cover with a big handful of the leafy greens of your choice. Fold two opposite sides of the wrap over the center, then roll up snugly, making sure the ends stay tucked in. Cut in half to serve.

Tips:

  • For the creamiest hummus, use fresh, peeled cucumbers. You can peel them easily with a vegetable peeler.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the cucumbers and chickpeas together with a fork or potato masher. It won't be as smooth, but it will still be delicious.
  • Add more lemon juice or garlic to taste. You can also add a pinch of cumin or paprika for a different flavor.
  • Serve hummus with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables. It's also great as a sandwich spread or dip for chicken or fish.
  • Hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Be sure to cover it tightly so it doesn't dry out.

Conclusion:

Cucumber hummus is a delicious and refreshing dip that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give cucumber hummus a try. You won't be disappointed!

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