Parsleyed Cucumbers

Ingredients

• 2 large firm cucumbers
• ½ cup water
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

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

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

Preparation

1. Trim off the end of the cucumbers, peel and cut them in pieces 2 inches in length. Quarter each section lengthwise with a paring knife. Remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
2. Bring the water, with salt, to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cucumbers and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook. Drain. Return the cucumbers to the saucepan and add the butter, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin and lemon juice. Cook and toss until the butter is melted

10 minutes