Cucumbers Provencal Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings3
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 3 medium-size cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut in 1" cubes, parboiled, and drained
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 2 tablespoons olive or other cooking oil
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed
 2 medium-size ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, minced
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Dry the cucumbers by patting them with a paper toweling until all the surface moisture is absorbed. .

MAKING
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter in oil, over a medium flame.
3. Add garlic and sauté it for 1/2 a minute until soft and lightly browned.
4. Add cucumbers and tomatoes and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
5. Take pan off the flame and toss the cucumbers with parsley and season to taste.

SERVING
6. This dish can be served both hot and cold as a side dish to meat, poultry or fish.
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