Best Cucumber Slices With Chickpea Puree And Thyme Recipes

CUCUMBER SLICES WITH CHICKPEA PUREE AND THYME

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You don't need a lot of oil to make a delicious, smooth puree. Lemon, thyme, and garlic pump up the flavor without adding fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
1 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 English cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, cut into small strips

Steps:

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, oil, and 1/4 cup water; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and process until combined.
Dividing evenly, dollop chickpea puree onto cucumber slices, top with a roasted red pepper strip and thyme leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g

CUCUMBER CANAPES

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I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a creamy herb spread and festive red and green garnishes. -Nadine Whittaker, South Plymouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme, basil, parsley flakes and dill weed
1 loaf (1 pound) white or rye bread
2 medium cucumbers, scored and thinly sliced
Diced pimientos and additional dill weed

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, chives, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and seasonings. Cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. , Using a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter, cut out circles from bread slices. Spread mayonnaise mixture over bread; top with cucumber slices. Garnish with pimientos and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.