1 med. cucumber
2 (1 inch) pieces green pepper
1 med. carrot
1 clove garlic
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 tsp. milk
Dash hot pepper sauce
Dill sprigs as garnish

With a lemon scorer, peel vertical strips off cucumber. Slice cucumber into 1/4 inch slices. Set aside. With a food chopper, finely chop green pepper and carrot. With a garlic press, press garlic clove. Mix green pepper, carrot, garlic, onion, cheese, milk and hot pepper sauce until well blended.

Using a small stainless steel scoop, spoon mixture onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs. Yield: 16 appetizers approximately 20 calories per appetizer.