Best Steamed Parsleyed Cucumbers Recipes

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STEAMED PARSLEYED POTATOES WITH CUCUMBERS



Steamed Parsleyed Potatoes With Cucumbers image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 small red-skinned potatoes, about 3/4 pound
2 large firm cucumbers, washed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian or flat parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the potatoes in half and peel some skin off, leaving a band in the center for color.
  • Trim off the ends of the cucumber and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch rounds. Quarter each slice lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • Put the potatoes in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cucumbers and steam for 3 minutes more. Do not overcook.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the potatoes, cucumbers, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice and toss. Heat for 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 383, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1374 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEAMED PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS



Steamed Parsleyed Cucumbers image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large firm cucumbers
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into pieces 2 inches thick. Quarter each piece lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • Place the cucumber pieces into a rack of a steamer over boiling water. Steam 2 minutes or until tender.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan, and add the cucumber, parsley, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and cook 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 52, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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