Discover delicious and healthy cucumber recipes perfect for summer meals.
From salads to refreshing drinks, we’ve got you covered.
3: The Future of Processed Foods
Somespring vegetablessoak up all the seasonal attention.
(Im looking at you, asparagus!)
But the humble cucumber shouldnt be overlooked as just another salad ingredient.
What can I do with lots of cucumbers?
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When she asked other group members how to cook with cucumbers, there was no shortage of ideas.
With a water content of 95 percent, cucumbers are among themost hydrating foods.
The combination of water and fiber makes them especially good for digestive health.
6 creative cucumber recipes for summer
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Pickled cucumbers (aka pickles)
What does vinegar do to cucumbers?
There are so manythings to pickle that you didnt know could be pickled.
(Say,pickled avocados.
Pickling completely transforms the taste, especially if you addanti-inflammatory spiceslike garlic, bay leaves, and dill.
Not to mention, itll make a meandill cucumber sandwich.
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What does soaking cucumbers in water or brine do?
And did you know that this staple ingredient is good for the gut, too?
Its one that happens to go well with raw, sliced cucumbers.
Try making it yourself withthis recipe from Love and Lemons.
High-protein stuffed cucumbers
Youve probably stuffed peppers oravocados, but what about cucumbers?
For a vegetarian or vegan-friendly approach, feel free to swap the tuna for othersources of plant-based proteininstead.
This includes longevity-boosting options like chickpeas, white beans, tofu, or edamame, to name a few.
Another fun snacktime idea?
Similar to making stuffable cucumber boats, you could also makecucumber sushi rolls.
Yep, thats right.
Talk about the perfect party appetizer.
The options are endless!
Heres aneasy recipe from Yumna Jawad of Feel Good Foodie.
Or, you could make amatcha-infused green juicepacked with L-theanine, which helps reduce stress and promote healthy aging.
Not to mention, itll give you that much-needed zap of energy first thing in the day.
Cold cucumber summer soup
Intentionally cold soup, anyone?
If your summer soup recipe repertoire doesnt begin and end with gazpacho, youre doing yourself a serious disservice.
Indeed, there are plenty of easy options to help boost your protein intake first thing in the day.
(Ahem,cottage cheese.)
But really, registered dietitians recommend folks consume a minimum of30 grams of protein for breakfast.
For context, two eggs offer roughly only 12 grams of protein.
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