Cucumber Sauté

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Cucumber Sauté
Sun, 09-07-2008 - 11:58am
Cucumber Sauté


This salad is a breakaway from your more traditional salad. Enjoy it as a side or a whole meal! This recipe and others can be found in Fred Pescatore's book, Thin For Good. They are recipes that anyone can enjoy while losing weight.

Serving: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes




2 medium cucumbers
2 tablespoons butter substitute
¼ teaspoons ground cardamom
¼ teaspoons white pepper
¼ teaspoons salt




1. Peel the cucumbers and cut them lengthwise in half. Using a melon baller or a spoon, remove the seeds.

2. Cut the cucumbers in 1/2 -inch slices.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

4. Add the cardamom and stir until the mixture is fragrant.

5. Add the cucumbers, salt, and pepper.

6. Sauté the mixture for only 2 or 3 minutes, until the cucumbers are just warm. Do not overcook.

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