BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH CAULIFLOWER

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This recipe was inspired by recipe#1722 by Traci & Jeff Poole1. Cucumbers make a lovely hot vegetable dish and maintain their crispness when baked. You may use them much like you would a Zucchini. In this recipe I used Cauliflower but other veggies would work equally well - Corn, Carrots & peas, just about anything. Try experimenting. This first time I didn't sprinkle with parmesan cheese but I will in the future. I hate wasting those lovely Cukes and this year they have gone crazy. This may be baked in your toaster oven.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scooped out
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
4 cauliflower florets (enough to fill the cavity of the cuke)
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Steam the cauliflower florets for approx 5 minutes- You want them to be crisp.
  • Place you prepared cucumber halves in a baking dish cavity side up.
  • Dot cucumber halves with butter/margarine, sprinkle with dill weed.
  • Divide the jalapeno and cauliflower between the two halves filling the cavities.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle on the soy sauce and parmesan cheese (if using).
  • Pour the stock/water between the halves on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered in a 375°F oven for approx 30 minutes.
  • Time depends on the thickness of the cucumber.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 1184.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 5.2

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