Fresh Crunchy Cucumber Hummus Bento Snack Pack
A quick, easy, and healthy snack pack featuring crisp cucumber sticks paired with creamy hummus, perfect for kids’ lunches or anytime fresh, crunchy bites are needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 snack pack (serves 1-2) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber or 2 regular cucumbers, washed and sliced into sticks or rounds
- 1 cup (240 ml) hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- A small handful of carrot sticks, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
- A pinch of smoked paprika or mild chili powder (optional)
- A few pieces of whole wheat pita bread or crackers
- A squeeze of lemon juice (optional, for homemade hummus)
- A few sprigs of fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Slice into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Peel and cut carrots into similar-sized sticks. Halve cherry tomatoes. Keep vegetables chilled until packing.
- If using store-bought hummus, stir it quickly. For homemade, blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water until smooth. Add smoked paprika or chili powder if desired.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of hummus into a small container for dipping. Optionally, spread a thin layer of hummus on pita or crackers.
- Place cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, and cherry tomatoes in separate compartments to avoid sogginess. Add pita pieces or crackers in their own section.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the hummus container. Garnish hummus with parsley or cilantro.
- Seal the container tightly and keep refrigerated until ready to eat. Keep hummus and veggies separate until snack time to maintain crunch.
Notes
Keep hummus and crunchy veggies separated until snack time to maintain crispness. Use firm cucumbers like English cucumbers for best texture. Chill ingredients before packing. Sprinkle sesame seeds just before serving. Avoid overpacking to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack pack
- Calories: 0.25
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 7
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