Easy Cucumber Bites Appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cucumber, 9 inches in length
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1/4 cup roasted red pepper hummus
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro
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12 grape tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
# Instructions:
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Peel the cucumber, leaving strips of peeling on the long side if desired. Slice into 24 equally sized pieces and arrange on a serving tray.
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Fill a plastic zipper bag with hummus, seal, and snip off a corner to form a piping bag. Pipe hummus evenly onto each cucumber slice.
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Place fresh cilantro leaves on top of the hummus or sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
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Cut grape tomatoes in half lengthwise or diagonally as preferred. Top each cucumber slice with a half tomato.
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Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds evenly over the cucumber bites. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time. For best results, consume within 24 hours.
# Notes:
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To toast sesame seeds, place them in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast until golden and fragrant, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove immediately once toasted.