Ingredients:
- 3 Large English Cucumbers (900g), partially peeled
- 0.5 tsp Sea salt (3g)
- 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas (425g), drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers (115g), patted dry
- 3 tbsp Tahini (45g)
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice (30ml)
- 1 large clove Garlic (5g), minced
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin (2g)
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (8g), finely chopped
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (2g)
Instructions:
- Peel the cucumbers in a striped pattern. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds. Use a melon baller to scoop out the center of each round, leaving a thin base at the bottom.
- Sprinkle the cucumber cavities with sea salt and place them upside down on paper towels for 10 minutes to drain excess moisture.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.
- Process on high, slowly drizzling in the olive oil until the hummus is velvety smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of ice-cold water if a lighter texture is desired.
- Pat the cucumber cups dry and fill each with the hummus using a spoon or piping bag. Garnish with smoked paprika and fresh parsley.