Best Cucumber Basil Puree Recipes

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BETHY'S CUCUMBER BASIL LEMONADE



Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade image

I make this refreshing lemonade all summer long. It goes great at any picnic!

Provided by Bethy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups cold water, divided
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups lemon juice
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
  • Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

AMAZING CUCUMBER BASIL SALAD



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I created this salad because I had lots of fresh veggies and herbs from my garden that needed using up. It is so good, and because it makes its own dressing, it's very healthy as well. The flavor is best when left in the fridge overnight.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pound campari tomatoes, seeded and minced
2 large seedless cucumbers, peeled and minced
1 large red onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Run spinach and basil through a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Mix spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with an air-tight lid. Cover bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CUCUMBER-BASIL AGUA FRESCA



Cucumber-Basil Agua Fresca image

Provided by Nils Bernstein

Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Cucumber     Summer     Lime Juice     Drink     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large English hothouse cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (packed) basil leaves
1/4 cup sugar or agave syrup, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.
  • Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a food processor until very smooth. Strain into a pitcher and add 2 cups water, adding more sugar or water if needed, then chill until ready to serve. Add reserved cucumber slices just before serving.

SIMPLE CUCUMBER SOUP



Simple Cucumber Soup image

The most simple yet one of the best soups I had so far. A simplified version of my mum's cucumber soup. No need for salt, pepper, or seasonings, just a good vegetable broth. I like to have it with a good slice of toasted bread and some good cheese.

Provided by virgi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small zucchinis, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Melt butter with the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the butter mixture until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cucumber and zucchini slices; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until the vegetables are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a few minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 500.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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