Cucumber Bites

Serves 5

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 8 oz. block of feta cheese
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 cucumbers, sliced

Optional Garnishes

• chives
• red pepper flakes
• olive oil
• tomatoes
• lemon peel

Directions

1. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over low heat in a small pan. Add minced garlic and heat until garlic starts to sizzle, about 2 minutes. (Don’t burn the garlic!)
2. Remove from heat and add red pepper flakes to oil.
3. In a food processor, pulse together cream cheese and feta cheese until smooth.
4. Add the remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic oil to the processor and pulse again until combined.
5. Spread dip onto cucumber slices (or use a piping bag to top slices).
6. Garnish with chives, baby tomatoes, lemon peel and zest, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sea salt