Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Cucumbers)

http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Guatemala.html#Pepinos_Rellenos_Stuffed_Cucumbers

Serves 6 to 10.

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 cucumbers
• ½ lime
• 1 red pimiento chile (red pepper)
• 1 small (3-ounce) package of cream cheese
• 1 Tablespoon cream
• 1 Tablespoon basil
• 1 Tablespoon green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Pinch of paprika

Procedure:

• Cut the cucumbers down the middle, lengthwise, peel and remove the seeds.
• Rub the cucumbers with lime juice, and salt and pepper.
• Cut the red pepper down the middle, remove the seeds, and dice into small pieces.
• Combine the cream cheese and cream together with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Fill the cucumbers with the mix and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Cut into slices and serve. (May be served on a bed of lettuce leaves.)