Creative Cucumber Dishes
Posted on
July 11, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Have you ever wondered what to do with cucumbers besides tossing them in a salad or serving them with a dip? Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD offers some quick suggestions including:
Purée cucumbers in a blender or food processor, mix with lime juice, and add chili powder if you like. Freeze the mixture as ice cubes for beverages or white wine, or use it as a refreshing sorbet or individual popsicles.
Blend ripe avocados until smooth, thin with some soy or almond milk, stir in minced cucumbers, and add either chopped grapes or mangoes for a creamy, cold soup.
Read the entire article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue3/2018_issue3_cooking_tips.php
