Baked Cucumber Food

BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBERS AND TAHINI

Steps:

• Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 450 degrees F. Pulse 2 cups cilantro, 1 cup onion, the garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and 2 tablespoons tahini; pulse to make a chunky paste. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and stir in the panko.
• Form the chickpea mixture into twelve 2-inch patties (about 2 tablespoons each). Remove the baking sheet from the oven, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the chickpea patties. Bake, flipping the patties and rotating the pan halfway through, until golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/3 cup tahini with 6 tablespoons warm water and the juice of 1 lemon in a small bowl until creamy (it may look separated at first but it will come together). Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Toss the cucumbers with the juice of the remaining lemon, 1 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup sliced onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Warm the pita in the oven. Serve the falafel with the cucumber salad, pita and tahini sauce.

STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place seeds and pulp in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; drain for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; mix well. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons drained pulp. Spoon into cucumber shells; sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with French dressing if desired.

ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
• Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
• Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.

BAKED CUCUMBER CHIPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers thinly, about an 1/8 of an inch in thickness.
• Pat cucumbers dry and add them to a bowl. Mix well with your seasoning of choice.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cucumbers onto the baking sheet, lying flat and separated.
• Bake low and slow at 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 hours. Time will depend on how large your cucumbers are.
• Remove the cucumbers from the oven once they are dried out and crispy.
• Enjoy your healthy snack!

ROASTED CUCUMBERS WITH CREAM AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange cucumbers in a single layer in an 8-by-12-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter. Roast until cucumbers are slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Drizzle cucumbers with cream. Roast until cream is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more.
• Grate about 1 tablespoon horseradish directly over cucumbers. Sprinkle with lemon zest and dill. Serve immediately.

BAKED CUCUMBER CHIPS

Steps:

• Slice cucumber very thin. Use a mandoline slicer for best results.
• Remove excess moisture from slices using a paper towel.
• Put cucumber slices in a large bowl and toss with oil, vinegar, and salt.
• For dehydrator: Place slices on trays and dry at 125-135°F for 10-12 hours or until crispy.For oven: Place slices on parchment lined baking tray. Dry at 175°F for 3-4 hours or until crispy.
• Allow slices to cool before serving.

BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam the cauliflower florets for approx 5 minutes- You want them to be crisp.
• Place you prepared cucumber halves in a baking dish cavity side up.
• Dot cucumber halves with butter/margarine, sprinkle with dill weed.
• Divide the jalapeno and cauliflower between the two halves filling the cavities.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle on the soy sauce and parmesan cheese (if using).
• Pour the stock/water between the halves on the bottom of the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered in a 375°F oven for approx 30 minutes.
• Time depends on the thickness of the cucumber.
• Enjoy.

BAKED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a layer of half of the cucumbers in the bottom of a baking dish. Dot the cucumbers with half of the butter, half of the crushed dill, half of the black pepper, and half of the salt. Repeat the layer. Add just enough water to just cover the cucumbers. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for one hour. Remove from the oven. Serve with a slotted spoon.