Tag: English Cucumber

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Chickpea “Meatballs” with Crunchy Romaine Salad

Legumes are a big player in the Mediterranean diet, often replacing meat—as they do here, where chickpeas (garbanzo beans) get blended with tahini and breadcrumbs to yield meatless “meatballs.” Though the expected meatless chickpea dish might be falafel, the flavor here is more akin to hummus. After blending the chickpeas and other ingredients, the mixture […]

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Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles

The low, even heat of the slow cooker helps flavor powerhouses like miso, sesame oil, and soy sauce impart tenderizing moisture, umami depth, and savory personality to common pot roast. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 8 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1 (2-pound) roboneless chuck ast, trimmed 1/2 […]

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Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]

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Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups 4

Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]

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Sriracha Shrimp Rolls 13

Ingredients 4 cups water 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s) 1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped English cucumber 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 green onions, chopped 4 New […]

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Cucumber Tomato Salad 11

INGREDIENTS 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. coriander seeds 2 tsp. mustard seeds 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 c. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar Kosher salt 3 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2″ thick 1 English cucumber, sliced Olive oil, for serving 1/3 c. fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS Place onion in a glass or ceramic bowl. […]

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Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs with Lemon-Tahini Sauce 8

Cooked quinoa acts as a binder for these kebabs, packing them with extra protein and some whole-grain goodness. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup packaged cooked quinoa 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon […]

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad 18

Ingredients 1 cup Peach Dressing 1 medium English cucumber 2 pounds multicolored heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/3-in.-thick slices 3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 cup small basil leaves, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper How to Make It Step 1 Place Peach Dressing in a […]

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Greek Tomato Salad 8

This refreshing Greek Tomato Salad pairs perfectly with grilled meat or fish. It’s delicious as-is, but feel free to riff on the recipe—add peaches, fresh mozzarella, or sauteed bacon to really make the dish shine. Ingredients 2 cups halved multicolored cherry tomatoes 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup chopped English cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced […]

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Open-Faced Pastrami Omelet on Pumpernickel 4

What Makes It Great: The old-school deli-shop flavors of pumpernickel, pastrami, horseradish, and whole-grain mustard are irresistible–in a package much lighter than a full deli pileup. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled English cucumber 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly […]