Veggie Zone - English Recipes - Cucumbers
| JSY Cucumber Tomato Salad |
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| Ingredients |
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2 cucumbers, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic,
1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
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| Directions |
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Chill for one hour.
- Toss and serve. Enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers.
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| Makes 6 servings. |
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| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (170g)
Servings: 1 |
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| Calories: 50| from Fat: 20 |
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Total Fat 2.5g
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4% |
| Saturated Fat: 0g |
2% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium: 5mg |
0% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 8g |
3% |
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars 4g |
5% |
| Protein: 1g |
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| Vitamin A 8%* |
Vitamin C 25%* |
| Calcium 2% * |
Iron 4%* |
| * Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Calories:
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2,000 |
2,500 |
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| Total Fat - Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat - Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol - Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium - Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
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| Key Points |
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For the best buy, choose firm, unspotted cucumbers.
To prepare cucumbers, rinse and remove ends before eating.
To store fresh, refrigerate whole cucumbers for up to one week.
Cucumbers contain fiber which helps to keep you regular.
Easy Additions
Add chopped cucumbers to salads.
Slice cucumber in half and scoop out seeds. Fill with low fat cottage cheese, tuna or egg salad.
Add cucumber slices to your sandwiches for extra crunch.
Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.
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| JSY Cucumber Dip with Pita Chips |
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| Ingredients |
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2 cucumbers, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup plain low fat yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pita breads
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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| Directions |
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In a small bowl, stir together cucumbers, carrot, garlic, yogurt and salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
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Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet.
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Brush pita bread with oil.
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Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy and lightly browned. Cool.
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Serve pita chips with the dip.
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| Makes 4 servings |
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| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size: 1/4 of recipe (246g)
Servings:1 |
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| Calories: 170 | from Fat: 35 |
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Total Fat 4g
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6% |
| Saturated Fat: 1g |
4% |
| Cholesterol: less than 5mg |
2% |
| Sodium: 260mg |
11% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 26g |
9% |
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sigars 8g |
8% |
| Protein: 7g |
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| Vitamin A 40%* |
Vitamin C 10%* |
| Calcium15% * |
Iron 4%* |
| * Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Calories:
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2,000 |
2,500 |
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| Total Fat - Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat - Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol - Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium - Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
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