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One more thing to do with cucumbers

13 years ago

yeah yeah I know what you are all thinking

All I can say is...even after I'm done with them*, there are still too many cucs in our garden...

I stumbled on this Mexican popsicle through the Kitchn blog, it ought to interest DH since it does have some heat. He has been making mojitos DAILY so we have lots of limes as well. I'll try it with Penzeys Chipotle powder since thats what I have on hand (shaddup)

Paleta de Pepino con Limon y Chile (Cucumber Ice Pop With Lime & Chile)

Makes about 5 pops

Â2 cucumbers (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and chopped

Â1 tablespoon sugar

Â1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Â1/2 teaspoon habanero chile powder (see Note)

Â1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions: In a food processor, pulse all but 1/2 cup of the cucumber until smooth. Strain into a bowl; you should have about 2 cups juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and pour about 1/3 cup of mixture into each mold. Freeze for at least 2 hours.

Note: Habanero chile powder is available at specialty grocers such as Whole Foods.

Per serving: 35 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 0 g cholesterol, 217 mg sodium, 1 g fiber.

* I make a lot of SALADS, people - getchermindsouttathegutter

Here is a link that might be useful: Original article, good read and more ideas

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Comments (11)

caliloo
13 years ago
Here;s another adults only option! (I've had these, they are GOOD)

CUCUMBER MARTINI
Yield: 1 Serving

Ingredients:

Â¼ cucumber
1Â½ ounces Skyy Melon
Â½ ounce lime juice
Method:
Peel the cucumber, slice into quarters, and remove the seeds. Using a grater with small-size holes, grate Â¼ of the cucumber into a mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients, shake vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
stacy3
13 years ago
LOL...I don't open too many threads over here any more but I couldn't resist...thanks for the great ideas!
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skeip
13 years ago
Wht about Cucumber infused Gin? Makes a mighty tasty martini!

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bicoastal
13 years ago
Yogurt cuke dill shallot chilled soup. Seasoned with touch of sugar and of course salt. Sometime sub basil or add tarragon
jessyf
Original Author
13 years ago
My DH sent me this link, 12 more ways to use up cuks (the lime pops are already on this list)

Here is a link that might be useful: Cuc recipes
dlynn2
13 years ago
I was expecting pictures, not a recipe ;-)
jessyf
Original Author
13 years ago
dlynn, THOSE pictures are NSFW....
riverrat1
13 years ago
Shoot, I thought I was gonna see some good pics!
jessyf
Original Author
13 years ago
DH just got me 13 cucs out of the garden. Big ones. Re-reading this thread, please add.

I have 18 teens descending on me tomorrow for a pool party, maybe I can make something for them LOL
lindac
13 years ago
I don't know any teens that would eat cukes any way but pickled....and it's too late for that.
You can make quick pickles....slice and salt...add vinegar and some garilc slivers and dill...either a head or just seeds and refrigerate over night...
claire_de_luna
13 years ago
I'm thinking I'd like to make a cocktail with the abundance we have coming in from the garden. Cucumber simple syrup maybe?

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