Stuffed Cucumber Cups

Happiness is eating good food with your loved ones. Ridiculously simple, healthy, and flavorful Cucumber Cups happened at home as part of our dinner. Acts as a perfect bite-sized appetizer or a healthy party snack/ hor d'oeuvre!

Presentation is key to any dish as we first eat with our eyes and so is the excitement. The crunchy cucumbers and the creamy tuna filling are a luscious treat for your taste buds. 

Homegrown cucumbers were handed over by my friend and are recreated and relished with creamy tuna filling. A lavish dash of cajun seasoning and paprika gives these summer hors d'oeuvres a spicy kick. Some suggestions for vegetarians to opt for coleslaw, hummus, guacamole, and salsa.

The umpteen benefits of cucumbers and tuna in bite-sized servings require simple cooking. Make these bite-sized hors d'oeuvres for your loved ones and stay cool as a cucumber!

PREP TIME

 5 mins

COOK TIME

5 mins

TOTAL TIME

10 mins

Category: Hors d'oeuvre / snack/appetizer

Cuisine: International

Level: Easy

Yields: 12 nos

Nutrition Facts
Servings 12.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 22
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g	1 %
Saturated Fat 0 g	1 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1 mg	0 %
Sodium 74 mg	3 %
Potassium 3 mg	0 %
Total Carbohydrate 1 g	0 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g	1 %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 3 g	6 %
Vitamin A	3 %
Vitamin C	2 %
Calcium	1 %
Iron	1 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

INGREDIENTS

1. Cucumbers (medium-sized) - 2 nos
2. Tuna - 1 can
3. Oil - 1 teaspoon 
4. White pepper (powder) - 1/2 teaspoon
5. Onion Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
6. Cajun seasoning - 2 dashes
7. Dill (dried) - 1 dash
8. Salt to taste
9. Cream cheese - 2 teaspoons
10. Garnishings - fresh rosemary with flowers and mustard microgreens (optional)
11. Sriracha (hot sauce) - drizzle to your spice level

Tool required - apple corer or melon baller

DIRECTIONS

• Drizzle some cooking oil in a pan, toss in your chopped onions, and stir until translucent. Add canned tuna (drain the water completely), and sprinkle a dash of salt, pepper, onion powder, cajun seasoning, and dill to taste. Add a tablespoon of cream cheese and stir. Remove from heat.
• Prepare your cucumbers by slicing them into 2-inch chunks and core them using an apple corer or a melon baller that works just right.
• Scoop the prepared stuffing equally and sprinkle some cajun seasoning. I garnished it with homegrown rosemary along with its flower and mustard microgreens. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. 

NOTES AND TIPS

Prepare your cucumbers for about 2-3 hours, and keep them refrigerated if making for large groups. Peeling the cucumbers into stripes creates an exciting pattern, nevertheless it's optional.