Braised Cucumbers with Dill

Name: Braised Cucumbers with Dill
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kilograms tender-skinned cucumbers, peeled in stripes, halved, seeded and cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick; 2 Tbsps chopped dill; 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 20 servings Salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 2 Tbsps water

Braised Cucumbers with Dill might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 18 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 20. Only A mixture of tender-skinned cucumbers, dill, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

Add the leek and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender, 4 minutes. Stir in the cucumbers, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter and the water. Season with salt. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until the cucumbers are crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Uncover and cook over moderately high heat until any liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.

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Cucumber