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Cucumber Canapes

Cucumber Canapes

Cucumber canapes are perfect for your gastronomic ventures. Brimming with fresh cucumbers and spices - they're a delight for the taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • cup
  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf white or rye bread
  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • ¼ onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 green onion or chives
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch of paprika
  • pinch of curry powder
  • pinch of dried oregano
  • pinch of dried thyme
  • pinch of dried basil
  • pinch of dried parsley
  • pinch of dried dill

For garnish:

  • red bell pepper or pimientos if available
  • fresh rosemary or fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • On the cutting board, cut the edges of the cucumber, then cut it into circles. Set it aside.
    2 medium cucumbers
  • Also cut the onion, chives and garlic into small pieces. Set it aside.
    ¼ onion, 1 green onion or chives, 1 garlic clove
  • In a food processor or blender add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, chives, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and seasonings (paprika, curry powder, dried oregano, thyme, basil, parsley and dill). Blend until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate overnight.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 3 oz cream cheese, 1/2 tsp cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, Pinch of paprika, pinch of curry powder, pinch of dried oregano, pinch of dried thyme, pinch of dried basil, pinch of dried parsley, pinch of dried dill
  • Place slices of bread on the cutting board. With a round cutter, cut out circles from bread slices.
    1 loaf white or rye bread
  • On a plate, place a slice of round bread, then spoon the mayonnaise mixture over a slice of bread. Place a slice of cucumber on top. Garnish with red bell pepper, previously cut into small cubes and fresh rosemary or dill.
    red bell pepper, fresh rosemary or fresh dill

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword appetizer, canapes, picnic side dish
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