Cucumber and Hummus Boats

Name: Cucumber and Hummus Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 6 medium cucumbers; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese; 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 carton (14 ounces) roasted garlic hummus; Minced fresh basil, optional

The refreshing combo of cucumber and hummus really brings this meatless meal together. It transports easily, making it a great option for weekday lunches. — Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
6 medium cucumbers
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (14 ounces) roasted garlic hummus
Minced fresh basil, optional

Directions

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.
Meanwhile, cut each cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cheese and olives to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, oil, garlic and pepper until blended. Pour over quinoa mixture; gently toss to coat. Spread about 2 tablespoons hummus inside each cucumber shell. Top each with about 1/3 cup quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 stuffed cucumber halves: 482 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 1026mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 11g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumbers in Fast Track 2019