Sautéed Cucumbers Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cucumbers2 Large
 Salt1 Tablespoon
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 to 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
 Ground pepper1 To taste
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Slice peeled cucumber lengthwise into two halves and deseed using a spoon.
2. Make thin slices and place in a colander.
3. Sprinkle salt and toss thoroughly and drain for about 20 minutes.
4. Rinse with cold water, drain completely and pat dry using paper towels.

MAKING
5. Take a 1-quart saucepan, add pepper, dill and cream and boil for about 20 minutes or till the quantity is halved.
6. Place a 10-inch skillet on medium to high heat and melt butter.
7. Mix cucumbers and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or till cucumber turns crispy tender.
8. Add cream mixture and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or till thoroughly heated.

SERVING
9. Serve immediately.
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