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Hummus and Cucumber Bites

Hummus and Cucumber Bites

Keep pita bread and store-bought hummus on hand to make an easy appetizer in 15 minutes.

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  • PREP TIME 15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 15 Min
  • SERVINGS 16

 

2
pita (pocket) breads (6 inch)
2/3
cup roasted red pepper hummus (from 7-oz container)
1/3
English (seedless) cucumber (about 4 inches)
1/2
teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
16
fresh dill weed sprigs
  • 1 Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges. Spread about 1 teaspoon hummus on each wedge.
  • 2 Score cucumber peel lengthwise with tines of fork. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 16 thin slices. Place 2 half-slices cucumber on hummus on each bite.
  • 3 Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with dill weed.

Expert Tips

Smoked Spanish paprika has a smoky, spicy flavor. Regular paprika can be substituted for it, if you like.

Hummus comes in a variety of flavors; try these bites with your favorite.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Appetizer)
  • Calories 40
    • (Calories from Fat 10),
  • Total Fat 1g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 70mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 6g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 0 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 7/8/2011 1:07:26 PM REPORT ABUSE anichka1 said:
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    this is always a hit. they look fabulous and taste very good! the thinner you slice the cucumber the prettier they look. The smoked paprika adds a wonderful different twist!
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