Poppin Poms

Cucumber Canoes with Hummus, Mixed Berries and Pomegranate

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 200g hummus
  • 150g mixed berries
  • 60g pomegranate seeds
  • A few mint leaves
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
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Method

Halve the cucumbers lengthways and scrape out the seeds to create shallow canoes.
Pat the cucumber halves dry.
Fill each cucumber canoe with hummus.
Top with the mixed berries and pomegranate seeds.
Finish with mint leaves, lemon zest, a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a little sea salt and black pepper.
Slice each cucumber canoe into bite-sized pieces and serve.
<h2><strong>Helpful tips</strong></h2> <h3>Why dry the cucumbers?</h3> Removing excess moisture helps the hummus stay in place and prevents the canoes from becoming watery.
<h3>When should the canoes be sliced?</h3> Slice them just before serving to help maintain their shape and presentation.
<h2><strong>Serving suggestions</strong></h2> Serve these cucumber canoes:
As part of a sharing platter
Alongside dips and crudités
As a light lunch accompaniment
As a colourful addition to a picnic spread
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