Ingredients

  • 2 large firm cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons chopped dill
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      54 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 8 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Wash the cucumbers. Trim off the ends, and remove the skins. Cut the cucumbers into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds. Quarter each slice lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
  2. Place the cucumbers in the rack of a steamer over boiling water. Steam for 2 minutes. Do not overcook.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the cucumbers, salt, pepper, cumin and dill. Toss well for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

15 minutes

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