Crispy Cucumber and Carrot Sticks with Hummus Dip
Crunchy ribbons of cucumber and carrot served with a lemony hummus dip sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds — the perfect crisp afternoon snack.

Total
12 min
Prep
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, cut into sticks
- 3 carrots, cut into sticks
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp coarse salt
Instructions
- 1
Cut cucumber and carrots into long, thin sticks; pat dry with paper towels for maximum crunch.
- 2
Stir hummus with lemon juice and oregano until smooth and slightly loose.
- 3
Spoon the hummus into two small serving bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 4
Arrange the vegetable sticks alongside, and dust the cucumber lightly with coarse salt.
- 5
Serve chilled.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
170
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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