Canapé veggie: Cucumber Slices with Chickpea Puree and Thyme

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Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 English cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, cut into small strips

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, oil, and 1/4 cup water; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and process until combined.
   
2. Dividing evenly, dollop chickpea puree onto cucumber slices, top with a roasted red pepper strip and thyme leaves. Serve immediately.