FBD

Cucumber Boats

FrenchVegetarianIntermediate8 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 each cucumbers (very straight)
  • 2 each oz. mushrooms chopped finely
  • 1 each tomato, chopped finely
  • 2 each spring onions (scallions), chopped finely
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or chopped very finely
  • 0.3 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 each oz. Gruyere (or other mild) cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Quarter the cucumbers but do not peel.

  2. 2

    Scoop out the seeds to make hollows.

  3. 3

    Discard the seeds.

  4. 4

    Simmer cucumber quarters for 7-8 minutes until slightly tender.

  5. 5

    Drain upside down on kitchen paper and cool.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate until ready to fill.

  7. 7

    Mix all other ingredients except cheese.

  8. 8

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Then fill the 'boats' with the mixture.

  10. 10

    Cover tops of 'boats' with grated cheese and place under very hot grill/broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling slightly.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately as an appetizer with hot crusty French bread.

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