Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 green onions, sliced

Preparation

Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.