Recipe: Cucumber with Cream Cheese Topping 🥒🧀
Description: Enjoy the refreshing crunch of cucumbers topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese and cottage cheese, infused with flavorful chives and a hint of spice. This Cucumber with Cream Cheese Topping recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying snack.
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Cheese, Greens, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Mixer, < 30 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Calories per serving: 117
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 16.4mg
- Sodium: 62.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.3g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Protein: 4.1g
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 red bell pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of red chili powder
Instructions:
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Blend Cream Cheese and Cottage Cheese:
- In a blender, combine the cream cheese and cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Season the Mixture:
- To the blended cheese mixture, add a pinch of salt and red chili powder. Mix well to incorporate the flavors.
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Prepare Cucumber Slices:
- Wash and slice the cucumbers evenly. Arrange the cucumber slices neatly on a serving platter.
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Top with Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of the creamy cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
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Garnish:
- Garnish the topped cucumbers with finely chopped chives, almond flakes, and thinly sliced red bell pepper for an extra pop of color and flavor.
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Serve:
- Serve the Cucumber with Cream Cheese Topping immediately for a delightful and refreshing snack or light lunch.
Enjoy this simple yet flavorful dish that combines the crisp freshness of cucumbers with the creamy richness of cheese, perfect for any occasion!
