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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly.
Trim off the ends of each cucumber, then slice them lengthwise into halves.
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.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.
Fill each hollowed-out cucumber 'boat' with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
Top the filled cucumbers with quartered cherry tomatoes and optional toppings such as sunflower seeds or nuts for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1596 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
