Wednesday, June 3, 2015

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Cucumbers with Scallions and Chili Oil - 7g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 3g Sugar

 

Cucumbers with Scallions and Chili Oil - 7g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 3g Sugar

From: www.bonappetit.com - Recipe by Chris Morocco
Why waste time with a knife? A simple whack to a cucumber yields jagged surfaces eager to soak up this tangy dressing.
Active: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 4

1 lb Persian or English hothouse cucumbers
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more
3 scallions, sliced
3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Chili oil (for serving)

Gently smack cucumbers with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pot until they begin to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a colander; toss with 1 tsp. salt. Let sit 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.

Transfer cucumbers to a medium bowl and toss with scallions, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Drizzle with chili oil.

Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 35 Calories, .5g Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 7g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 3g Total Sugars, 1g Protein, 490mg Sodium


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