5 unusual recipes with cucumber that may surprise you

Cucumber is a refreshing summer vegetable. Many people know about its useful properties. But few people can imagine what unusual, even strange dishes can be prepared from it. If you think that cucumbers can only be sliced into a salad or pickled for the winter, we have prepared several original recipes.

Alyona Stepanova

Nutriciologist

Cucumbers are good for moisturizing the skin, remove toxins, facilitate the work of the kidneys due to the large amount of water and fiber. Also thanks to this cleanses the intestines, improves well-being.

In addition, fresh fruits have other valuable properties: reduce blood sugar, remove harmful cholesterol, neutralize hyperacidity, help normalize heart rate, reduce swelling.

But abuse this vegetable should not be abused with liver disease, kidney disease in the acute phase, as well as gastritis, ulcer, colitis and diarrhea.

Appetizer with cucumber and pear

Je hebt nodig:

  • whole-grain flatbread – 1 pc;
  • olive oil – 2 tablespoons;
  • cucumbers – 2 pcs;
  • ripe pears – 2 pcs;
  • toasted pine nuts – 1/2 cup;
  • chevre cheese (soft goat cheese) – 1/2 cup;
  • sea salt to taste.

This recipe has a pretty bold combination of flavors that totally pays for itself. First, grill the flatbread on the grill or heat it in the oven. Then grease it with olive oil and fry it on that side. Then add the filling: layer the cucumber and pear slices, add the chunks of chevre cheese, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Finally, drizzle the filling with olive oil and salt.

Alyona: This appetizer is not suitable for everyone. I do not recommend it for autoimmune diseases, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and all inflammatory diseases.

Creamy smoothie with pineapple and cucumber

Je hebt nodig:

  • diced cucumber – 1/2 cup;
  • diced pineapple – 1 cup;
  • banana – half a banana;
  • light coconut milk – 1/4 cup;
  • water – 1/2 cup;
  • lime – 1 pc;
  • handful of greens (spinach or kale);
  • ice – 2-4 cubes.

A refreshing smoothie that will diversify your breakfast or snack after a workout. It is extremely simple to prepare: add cucumber, pineapple, frozen banana, coconut milk, water, lime zest, lime juice, herbs and ice cubes to a blender. Whisk on high speed until smooth and creamy.

For a thicker smoothie, add more ice. Serve immediately and do not store for more than 23 hours.

Vind je deze post leuk? Deel het met je vrienden:
SportFitly - sport, fitness en gezondheid
Een commentaar toevoegen

;-) :| :x :twisted: :smile: :shock: :sad: :roll: :razz: :oops: :o :mrgreen: lol: Idee: grijns: :evil: :cry: :cool: :arrow: :???: :?: :!:

nl_NLDutch