Pepinos Rellenos

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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cucumbers
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 red pimiento chile (red pepper)
  • 1 small (3-ounce) package of cream cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon cream
  • 1 Tablespoon basil
  • 1 Tablespoon green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pinch of paprika

Instructions

  1. Cut the cucumbers down the middle, lengthwise, peel and remove the seeds.
  2. Rub the cucumbers with lime juice, and salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the red pepper down the middle, remove the seeds, and dice into small pieces.
  4. Combine the cream cheese and cream together with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  5. Fill the cucumbers with the mix and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Cut into slices and serve. (May be served on a bed of lettuce leaves.)

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

286 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 17.7g 23% DV
Carbs 30.6g 11% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9976.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 854.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 31.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 798.5mcg 89% DV
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 183.3mg 14% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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