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Cucumber Canapes
Makes about 3 dozen canapes
Cucumber Canapes
Image © USA Rice Federation™
Cucumber Canapes


Ingredients
1 cup cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
1 large tomato, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt*
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 to 3 large cucumbers, peeled
*Substitute low-fat sour cream for yogurt, if desired.
   
Combine rice, tomato, parsley, onions, mint, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and pepper in large bowl. Cover and chill. Cut each cucumber crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; hollow out center of each slice, leaving bottom intact. Fill each cucumber slice with scant tablespoon rice mixture.
 
Tip   Use 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop seeds from cucumber.
USA Rice Federation™
© USA Rice Federation™
Nutrients per Serving
(1 canape)
Calories 17
Calories from Fat 53 %
Total Fat 1 g
Carbohydrate 3 g
Fiber <1 g
Protein 1 g
Sodium 26 mg
To see more great recipes in related categories, click the links below
USA Rice Federation™ | Appetizers | Rice | Tomatoes, fresh | French
 
     
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