CREAMY CUCUMBER BITES

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This is a quick but tasty appetizer dish that's popular in the Middle East.

Provided by Vickie Parks @Northwestgal

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large english cucumber
4 ounce(s) semi-soft goat cheese
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoon(s) fig jam
1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 large lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumber into 32 round slices, each about 1/4-inch thick.
  • In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese and shallot.
  • Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture on top of each cucumber slice. Top each with about 1/4 teaspoon of fig jam. Sprinkle a pinch of thyme on top of each appetizer.
  • Place appetizers on platter, sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest on each (or some) appetizer, and serve. If not serving immediately, wrap the platter with plastic wrap and keep in refrigerator for a few hours or until ready to serve.

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