Concombre Farcis (haitian Style Stuffed Cucumbers)

Concombre Farcis, or Haitian Style Stuffed Cucumbers, is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. This recipe combines the freshness of cucumbers with a flavorful and savory stuffing, creating a unique and satisfying dish.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Appetizer/Side Dish Haitian Haitian Cuisine Stuffed Cucumbers
Concombre Farcis (haitian Style Stuffed Cucumbers)

Ingredients

  • 4 large cucumbers
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel strips of skin from the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of skin to create a striped pattern. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a hollow cavity. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, black beans, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Stir in the chopped parsley until well combined.
  3. Stuff the hollowed-out cucumbers with the rice and bean mixture, pressing the filling down gently to pack it in.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Place the stuffed cucumbers in the skillet, stuffed side down, and cook for 5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  5. Carefully flip the cucumbers over and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cucumbers are tender.
  6. Remove from the skillet and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
8g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Vegetable peeler Large skillet Cooking spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Concombre Farcis as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, or as a light lunch with a side salad.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the rice and bean mixture before stuffing the cucumbers.

Cost

$8