Cowcumber or Cucumber Boats
Turn your cucumbers into deliciously refreshing "Cowcumber or Cucumber Boats" — a quick and easy appetizer that's as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Crisp cucumber halves are hollowed out to form charming "boats" and filled with a creamy, tangy mixture of cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh herbs like dill and parsley. Topped with vibrant quartered cherry tomatoes and optional sunflower seeds or nuts for a delightful crunch, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy snack, these cucumber boats are a low-carb, gluten-free delight that can be enjoyed chilled for maximum refreshment.
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Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 60 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill (fresh, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 100 grams cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 grams optional toppings (sunflower seeds or nuts)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly.
Step 2
Trim off the ends of each cucumber, then slice them lengthwise into halves.
Step 3
Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds from the center of each cucumber half to create a 'boat' shape. Be careful not to scoop too deep to avoid tearing the cucumbers.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.
Step 5
Fill each hollowed-out cucumber 'boat' with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
Step 6
Top the filled cucumbers with quartered cherry tomatoes and optional toppings such as sunflower seeds or nuts for added crunch.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (930.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 755.1 |
| Total Fat 57.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g | |
| Cholesterol 123.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1596.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 22.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 294.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1531.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories