creamy cucumber bites
This is a quick but tasty appetizer dish that's popular in the Middle East.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
8 (a total of 32 appetizers)
Ingredients
- 1 large english cucumber
- 4 ounces semi-soft goat cheese
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 large lemon, zested
How To Make creamy cucumber bites
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Step 1Cut the cucumber into 32 round slices, each about 1/4-inch thick.
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Step 2In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese and shallot.
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Step 3Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture on top of each cucumber slice. Top each with about 1/4 teaspoon of fig jam. Sprinkle a pinch of thyme on top of each appetizer.
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Step 4Place appetizers on platter, sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest on each (or some) appetizer, and serve. If not serving immediately, wrap the platter with plastic wrap and keep in refrigerator for a few hours or until ready to serve.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Carb
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Keyword:
#turkish
Keyword:
#Turkey
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Middle Eastern
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