Cucumber Noodles

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Ingredients

  • 3 English cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped, 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 lbs total)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped of fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Julienne each cucumber into long 1/8" strips, omitting cucumber's core.
  2. Blanch cucumber "noodles" in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 1 minute, then drain in a colander.
  3. Immerse colander with cucumbers in a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Drain cucumbers, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat cucumbers dry.
  5. Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook cucumbers, mint, salt, pepper, zest and lemon juice, tossing to coat, until just heated through, about 1 minute.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

300 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 22.9g 29% DV
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9721.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 402.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 57.5mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 178.8mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 168.3mg 13% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % 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).

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