Cooked Cucumbers
Cooked cucumbers offer a tender, mildly flavored side dish with a hint of salt and butter, ideal for those seeking a light, comforting vegetable option. Perfect for family dinners or as a unique addition to a vegetable platter.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash and cut cucumbers into thick slices or quarters.
- Heat water and salt to boiling; add cucumbers.
- Cover pan tightly to prevent escape of steam and heat again to boiling.
- Reduce heat at once and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain the cooked cucumbers.
- To serve, season with pepper and butter.
- Optional: Top with Hollandaise Sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
3
kcal
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).