Cucumber And Hummus Boats Recipes

Steps:

• For the hummus: In a food processor, combine the peppers, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper if using, beans and garlic. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Season with salt if needed. Transfer the hummus to a small bowl.
• Run the tines of a fork down the length of each cucumber several times, turning to make ridges about 1/8-inch deep in the skin all the way around. Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1-inch rounds, for a total of at least 12. Using the smaller end of a melon baller or a round measuring spoon, scoop out the center of each cucumber round to form a hollow. Use a small spoon to fill each cup with hummus, mounding slightly over the top. Tuck a small fresh parsley, cilantro or mint leaf into the side of the filling as a garnish.
• Arrange the cups on a platter and serve.

Steps:

• In a small bowl. combine chopped tomatoes, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed. Chill until serving time. (at least a few hours).
• Just before serving, add feta cheese to tomatoes and mix well.
• Peel cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Using a melon ball scoop or a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds. Pile tomato mixture into cucumbers.
• Serve right away.
• Preparation time does not include chilling time.