Cucumber Stacks recipe and lesson plan

Ingredients

• 7-8 local cucumbers
• 2 local green, red, or yellow peppers
• 4-5 local carrots, cut into small pieces
• 25 slices of wheat or multi-grain bread
• 8 oz. spreadable cream cheese
• 8-12 oz. hummus

Instructions

1. Wash all vegetables.
2. Cut the cucumbers and peppers into small pieces or slices.
3. Press a cookie cutter into the slice of bread to make a shape.
4. Spread hummus or cream cheese on top of the bread.
5. Place pieces of pre-cut carrot, cucumber, and/or pepper on the hummus or cream cheese. If you use more than one vegetable, make a pattern and design with the vegetables.
6. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
7. Enjoy!