These light yet satisfying snacks are great for the whole family. Prepare any of these fun grab-and-go combinations ahead of time. You’ll need one 6-inch piece of hothouse cucumber. Slice in half horizontally and scoop out seeds using a teaspoon. You’ll have 2 hollow boats to fill with any of the following delicious choices. Fast Trackers: Try my high protein version below.
– Kathy
– Kathy
Cucumber Boat Snackers
Italian Style:
Ingredients:
1 small ball (1 ounce) water packed fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 4 rounds
1 small roma tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
1 teaspoon prepared basil pesto
Directions:
Spread a dollop of pesto on each the cucumber boats. Lay the tomatoes and cheese inside each of the hollows.
Mediterranean Style:
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons hummus
1 Roasted red pepper from a jar, sliced into strips
Spread 2 tablespoons into each half cucumber, and top with roasted pepper strips.
High Protein Style (Great for Fast Trackers!):
1/2 cup low fat or fat-free cottage cheese
Directions:
Sprinkle with chopped chives and ground pepper, to taste (optional). Fill each half of cucumber with cottage cheese and top chives and fresh ground pepper.
