Lunch box guacamole baby cucumber boats

Image and recipe courtesy of Australian Qukes

Ingredients

• 250 g Qukes baby cucumbers ('Qukes' is a brand name)

• 40 g (½ cup) finely grated tasty cheese

Guacamole

• 1 small avocado, halved

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

• 1 small tomato, deseeded, finely chopped

• ½ lime, juiced

Instructions

Using a small sharp knife cut each Quke lengthways leaving them still attached at the base.

To make guacamole, mash the avocado. Place in a bowl. Add chives, tomato and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season. Stir to combine.

Spoon guacamole into the Qukes. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve.

Source: The digital home of Channel Nine (www.kitchen.nine.com.au)