Cucumber Carrot Sticks with Hummus
Crisp veggies and creamy hummus make a perfect, healthy snack.
⏱️ 10 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 150 kcal💪 6g protein🍚 18g carbs🥑 7g fat🌾 5g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🥒1 cucumber
- 🥕2 carrots
- 🥣1 cup store-bought hummus
- 🌶️½ tsp paprika
- 🧂 salt and black pepper, to taste
Pro tips
- For extra freshness, chill the cut vegetables in ice water for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Experiment with other dipping sauces like tzatziki or a creamy dill dip.
- Add other vegetables like bell pepper strips or celery for more variety.
- Make your own hummus from scratch for an even healthier and fresher option.
Method
- 1Wash the cucumber and carrots thoroughly.
- 2Peel the carrots if desired, then cut both vegetables into bite-sized sticks, about 3-4 inches long.
- 3Arrange the cucumber and carrot sticks on a serving platter.
- 4Spoon the hummus into a small bowl and place it in the center of the platter.
- 5Sprinkle the paprika over the hummus for an extra pop of flavor and color, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- 6Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, crunchy snack.