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Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites

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California Walnut Board Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites Heart-Check Certified recipe

Hummus filled cucumber cups topped with tomatoes, feta and toasted walnuts.

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by California Walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites
CaloriesCalories
130 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
5g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   3 Bites

  • 1/2 cup walnuts (divided, chopped)
  • 1 English cucumber (ends trimmed)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper hummus
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat, crumbled feta cheese
  • 5 cherry tomatoes (quartered)

Directions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.
  2. Slice cucumber crosswise into 18, ~3/4-inch thick slices. Using a small spoon, gently scoop out and discard the center of each cucumber slice, leaving bottom and sides intact.
  3. In a small bowl, stir 6 tablespoons chopped walnuts and hummus. Spoon walnut-hummus mixture into each cucumber slice and top with 2 reserved tablespoons of chopped walnuts, feta cheese and quartered tomatoes.
 

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