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CUCUMBER CUPS

This refreshing appetizer doesn't require any cooking: Cucumbers are simply washed, cut, and hollowed out, then filled with low-fat cottage cheese and topped with clover sprouts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 3



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Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise; trim ends. Cut each half into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Scoop out the center of each piece of cucumber with a melon baller, and fill with about 1/2 teaspoon cottage cheese. Garnish with clover sprouts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 g, Sodium 9 g

2 seedless cucumbers (each 9 1/2 inches long), washed
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Clover sprouts

CUCUMBER CUPS

Make and share this Cucumber Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by uncle ben

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 16 pieces, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Cucumber Cups image

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers and slice length wise into 1¼ inch pieces.
  • Using a melon baller, carve out the seeds to create a vessel, making sure to leave the bottom intact.
  • Using a piping bag or a small spoon, fill each one with hummus (about 1 teaspoons each).
  • Sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped parsley.

2 English cucumbers
1 container of sabra hummus
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

An easy to make and fun to serve party finger food. This creamy blue cheese and walnut mixture can also be used to stuff celery and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6



Stuffed Cucumber Cups image

Steps:

  • Using a zester, vegetable peeler or fork, score the length of each cucumber to create a striped effect.
  • Remove the ends and cut each cucumber into 3/4 inch rounds.
  • Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from the center of each round to form a cup.
  • Reserve 1 tbsp of the walnuts as a garnish.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
  • Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups, garnish with the remaining nuts and chill until serving time.

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 cucumbers

CUCUMBER CUPS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Provided by á-24940

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Remove the peel from the cucumbers using a vegetable peeler. Cut the cucumber into 2 inch slices. Using a small melon baller, scoop out most of the inside. You want to leave the walls and a thick portion of the bottom intact. In a bowl, combine the sour cream and the cream cheese with a fork until well combined. add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Fill each of the cucumber cups with the crab dip. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve within 2 hours of making.

3 long cucumbers
1/4 cup sour cream (use reduced fat for lower-cal version)
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (use reduced fat for lower-cal version)
3/4 cup crab meat, excess water removed
1 tsp hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or tapito)
1 tsp brown mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs minced green onion
Garnish with chili powder or paprika if desired

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH VICHYSSOISE

Vichyssoise is a classic French potato-and-leek soup. Hollowed-out cucumber cups hold just enough of the creamy puree for everyone to have a taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h

Yield Makes 15

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and stock. Season with salt. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Strain leek-potato mixture through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Puree solids in a food mill or blender, adding reserved liquid as needed, just until smooth. Stir in remaining reserved liquid.
  • Strain soup through sieve into a large bowl, and stir in half-and-half and nutmeg. Season with salt and white pepper. Refrigerate vichyssoise until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, hollow out cucumbers using a melon baller, leaving bottoms intact. Refrigerate, covered with a damp towel, until ready to use.
  • Stir cream into chilled vichyssoise just before serving. Fill cucumber cups with vichyssoise and garnish with chives.

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 to 8 medium leeks (white parts only), rinsed well and thinly sliced crosswise
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
5 cups chicken stock
Coarse salt
2 cups half-and-half
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground white pepper
3 English cucumbers, peeled and cut crosswise into 1 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup chilled heavy cream
Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish

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