Description
Chickpea Cucumber Bites are a refreshing, healthy, and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. Crisp cucumber rounds are topped with a flavorful, creamy chickpea salad mixture, creating a light and protein-packed bite perfect for parties or a quick treat.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber (about 14-16 inches long
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- Paprika or smoked paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If desired, use a small spoon to scoop out a slight hollow in the center of each round to create a well for the topping. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until broken down but still slightly chunky.
- Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, diced red onion, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the chickpea mixture onto each cucumber round.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, microgreens, or additional fresh dill.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt or mashed avocado.
- English cucumbers are preferred for their thin skin and minimal seeds, but regular cucumbers can be used if peeled and seeded.
- Assemble these bites close to serving time to prevent the cucumbers from releasing too much water and becoming soggy.
- The chickpea salad mixture can be made up to a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg