Scraped Cucumber Recipes

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS

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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium serving bowl. Serve immediately or let it marinate in refrigerator until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER REVIVER

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"This is a Tiki-like, summer's-day-at-the- beach kind of drink. The agave mellows the tanginess of the pineapple and lemon, and the bitters and mint add a smack of botanical freshness," says Steve.

Provided by Food Network

Categories beverage

Time 10m

Yield 1 mocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cucumber slices, plus more for garnish
2 ounces pineapple juice
3 mint leaves
1 ounce agave syrup, honey or maple syrup
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3 dashes of aromatic bitters or Vena's Flowers Bitters
Seltzer, for topping

Steps:

Muddle the cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the pineapple juice, mint, agave, lemon juice and bitters. Shake well.
Strain the drink into a short glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer. Garnish with cucumber slices.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD

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By crushing our cucumber before we cut it, we produce flavors that un-smashed cukes can't. When you crush the cells in a vegetable, as opposed to cutting cleanly through them, certain compounds get mixed together, which can result in a significantly different flavor. In cucumbers this is a good thing--onions, not so much. But this salad is one of my all-time favorite cold summer side dishes. The only decision you're going to have to make is how long to let the cucumbers marinate--half an hour or so or not at all.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Red pepper flakes to taste
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
Sprinkle cucumber with sugar and salt; mix until well combined. Refrigerate bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Whisk together thoroughly.
Transfer drained cucumbers into bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Place cucumbers in serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 530.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS

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I invented this recipe out of a need for a way to use the surplus cucumbers from a friend's garden this summer. I had never heard of someone roasting cucumbers, and a quick internet search turned up nothing, so I thought it would make an interesting culinary experiment. As it turned out, though, I discovered a new family favorite! This fast and easy recipe makes a great side dish for any occasion. Great with chicken or steak! I've even eaten it by itself for a light lunch. What more could you ask for?

Provided by jrh143

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks
1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and cut lengthwise into spears
1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), cut in half and sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BRAISED CUCUMBERS

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I searched on the internet for braised cucumbers after watching 'Julie and Julia' for the umpteenth time. There weren't many recipes and they were all different. I took the information from all the recipes and meshed them together, deleting some ingredients and adding others. The dish turned out wonderful. This is a side dish that I have served with quite a few different types of main dishes. It seems to go with almost any type of food.

Provided by clk103197

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon crushed dried mint
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle kosher salt over the top; toss to coat and let rest, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain cucumbers and discard any accumulated liquid.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir cucumbers in hot butter until cucumbers are heated through and color starts to change, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cucumbers to a serving dish and season with lemon juice, mint, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 2945.9 mg

SAUTEED CUCUMBERS

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You may not have considered cucumbers for a vegetable sauté, but these will change your mind.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 medium-size English cucumber
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh dill, or parsley

Steps:

Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 g, Fat 3 g

CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES

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This is the only recipe I can think of that my mother and grandmother use to make.

Provided by GEEKSWIFE1

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon white vinegar
1 large cucumber, sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CURRIED CUCUMBERS

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This is a variation of a cucumber salad I once enjoyed at a salad bar. I use mayonnaise to cut the tartness of the sour cream. It has a rich flavor, too! Reduce calories by using "light" sour cream and mayonnaise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
Hot pepper sauce to taste
3 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or minced chives, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Toss with cucumbers and onion slices. Chill 2-3 hours. , Stir just before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste; garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.