Chickpea Cucumber Boats
These vegan cucumber boats are nice and refreshing. This recipe is hollowed-out cucumber stuffed with chickpea salad which is similar to tuna but uses mashed chickpeas instead. Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein making them a perfect snack to keep you feeling full for longer.
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 whole red bell pepper diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole cucumbers
- ¼ cup carrots chopped
Instructions
- First, mash the chickpeas with a fork until all chickpeas are mashed. Once the chickpeas reach your desired consistency, add in the diced vegetables and seasonings. Set aside for now.
- Slice the cucumbers horizontally in the middle and then slice those halves vertically to make your "boats."
- Take a spoon or melon baller and scrape out the middle section where the seeds are leaving a space to add the chickpea mash. Don't grip it too tight or it will break while you're removing the middle.
- Spoon the chickpea mash into the cucumber top with herbs if desired and enjoy with crackers or nuts.