Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumber Cups
These cucumber bites are all about layering vibrant flavors and textures. Creamy hummus, salty feta, tangy olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together beautifully. And since cucumbers have a mild flavor, they’re the ideal vessel for all these bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Whether you’re making them for the first time or you’re a seasoned home cook, this is a great way to add some fun to your appetizer lineup.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers
- ¼ cup hummus 60 ml
- ⅛ teaspoon Aleppo pepper 0.5 g
- 2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 30-45 g
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives 30-45 g
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes 60 ml thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons yellow bell pepper 30-45 g chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill 45 ml, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 30-45 ml
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber, then slice it lengthwise.1 large English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers
- Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds, creating a shallow well.
- Fill the wells with ¼ cup (60 ml) hummus and smooth it out.¼ cup hummus
- Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon (0.5 g) Aleppo pepper over the hummus.⅛ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- Add 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) crumbled feta cheese and 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) chopped olives.2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, 2-3 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
- Arrange ¼ cup (60 ml) thinly sliced cherry tomatoes along the cucumber.¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) chopped yellow bell pepper and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh dill.2-3 tablespoons yellow bell pepper, 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) olive oil.2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Slice into bite-sized pieces with a serrated knife and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
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