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Date
Stuffed Cucumber Slices Appetizer
recipe and photograph by
www.finedinings.com
Recipe Type: appetizer, sweet appetizer, cucumber, dates
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 18 min
Ingredients:
1 English Cucumber, unpeeled
1/2 cup dates pitted, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup pecans or walnuts toasted, chopped
Fresh herbs for garnish
Instruction:
Cut cucumber in half horizontally, trim ends, remove centers from both
halves with a melon baller.
In a small saucepan bring water to a boil, add dates, reduce heat and simmer 15
minutes; remove from heat, mash dates to a smooth consistency. Add toasted chopped nuts blending well, stuff into the two hollowed out
cucumbers. Slice
1/4-inch thick, garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
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