Fried Cucumbers With Leeks

5.0(5)

This sounds like another good way to use cucumbers, I will be making this soon as we have lots of cucumbers coming out of the garden. Time for letting cucumbers set is include in prep time.

by Barb G.·published 2004-08-19

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Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

50 min

prep 40 min

Calories / serving

188 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

2 medium cucumberscucumber
4 cups leeks, juliennedleek
2 tablespoons olive oilolive-oil
2 tablespoons butterbutter
1 tablespoon chopped parsleyparsley
salt & freshly ground black peppersalt-and-pepper

Instructions (4 steps)

01Thinly slice the cucumbers and layer on paper towles to absorb the moisture, allow to drain for at least 30 minutes.
02Trim off the root end of the leeks and discard; juliienne the white part of the leeks only, discarding the dark green tops; Rinse the leeks in cold water and drain very well.
03Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add oil, butter, and cucumbers; Saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, tossing ALL the time.
04Brown the cucumbers and add the leeks and parsley, saute for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the leeks collapse, add salt and pepper to taste, serve.

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