Made with fresh herbs and cream cheese, Low Carb Cucumber Bites are an easy appetizer or snack to make for any occasion. Each little bite contains only 1 net carb.
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Low Carb Cucumber Bites are one of the easiest low carb snacks to whip up. They are simply cucumber rounds topped with cream cheese that is blended with fresh herbs and a little garlic.
You can make the herbed cream cheese ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Then, whenever you need a snack, just cut a cucumber into slices and top them with a bit of the cream cheese. It’s so easy!
Why This Recipe Works
- This is a super simple recipe. Once the cream cheese is blended, it’s just a matter of slicing the cucumber.
- They can be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.
- By not using crackers, they are naturally low carb and gluten free.
How to Make Low Carb Cucumber Bites
Prep!
You will want to set your cream cheese out ahead of time so that it can come to room temperature. This will make it so much easier to blend the herbs into. A softer cream cheese will also spread onto the cucumber slices much more effortlessly.
Mince the chives, basil, parsley, and garlic.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and then cut it into approximately 20 even slices.
Create!
In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, minced herbs, and garlic. Mash everything together with a fork until it is well combined.
Spread the cream cheese evenly onto all of the cucumber slices.
Tip: if you are serving these at a party you might want them to be a little bit fancier. Using a piping bag and tip, you can make the cream cheese “prettier.” Just ensure that the cream cheese is well softened and that the piping tip isn’t too small.
Present!
Top with more fresh herbs, if desired.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Cucumber Bites
- Be sure to set the cream cheese out ahead of time so that it can softened. This will make it so much easier to mix and spread onto the slices of cucumber.
- You can use a piping bag and tip to make the cucumber bites a bit fancier. Just be sure that the cream cheese is really soft and the piping tip isn’t too narrow.
- Store extra cream cheese tightly covered in the refrigerator. Cucumbers are best when sliced right before eating them. They tend to go bad faster once peeled and sliced.
FAQ’s
- Are cucumbers keto? Yes. One cup of cucumber has approximately 3 net carbs making it a suitable vegetable choice for keto dieters.
- Can you make cucumber bites ahead of time? You can mix the cream cheese ahead of time, but it is recommended to wait until closer to the time that you plan to eat the bites to slice the cucumber.
- Can you freeze cream cheese? You can freeze cream cheese, but it will likely change the texture. It may not be as creamy once defrosted.
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Low Carb Cucumber Bites with Herb Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives * minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh basil * minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley * minced
- 1 clove garlic * minced
- 1 cucumber
- 4 ounces cream cheese * at room temperature
Instructions
- Mince the chives, basil, parsley, and garlic. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and then cut it into 20 even slices.
- In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, minced herbs, and garlic. Mash everything together with a fork until it is well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly onto all of the cucumber slices.
- Top with additional fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Cucumber Bites
- Be sure to set the cream cheese out ahead of time so that it can softened. This will make it so much easier to mix and spread onto the slices of cucumber.
- You can use a piping bag and tip to make the cucumber bites a bit fancier. Just be sure that the cream cheese is really soft and the piping tip isn’t too narrow.
- Store extra cream cheese tightly covered in the refrigerator. Cucumbers are best when sliced right before eating them. They tend to go bad faster once peeled and sliced.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on February 1, 2018. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in December 2019.
