This cucumber hummus sandwich is perfect for a light, summer lunch or snack. The cool cucumbers combined with the hummus is the perfect combination.
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of pita bread
- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
- ¼ cup liquid from can of chickpeas
- 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending upon taste)
- 1 ½ tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation:
In a blender or food processor, blend chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and olive oil until thoroughly mixed and smooth. Add liquid from chickpeas until desired consistency, creamy and paste-like.
Wash and dry cucumber. Cut the cucumber into thin rounds, about 1/8” thick. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the hummus into pita bread pocket or whatever bread you choose. Place cucumber slices on top of hummus. Serve immediately or wrap up and refrigerate.
English cucumbers or slicing cucumbers: Do you know the difference?
Wash and dry cucumber. Cut the cucumber into thin rounds, about 1/8” thick. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the hummus into pita bread pocket or whatever bread you choose. Place cucumber slices on top of hummus. Serve immediately or wrap up and refrigerate.
English cucumbers or slicing cucumbers: Do you know the difference?
