Cucumbers

Serves:

Ingredients:

2 md Cucumbers
(about 1 pound)

Method:

When shopping, look for firm cucumbers with dark green coloring.
Avoid.
2 MEDIUM (ABOUT 1 POUND) YIELD 4 SERVINGS; 15 CALORIES PER SERVING.
To Prepare: Wash cucumbers; pare if desired and seed if desired.
Cut into 1/2-inch slices or 1/2-inch pieces.
To Steam: Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket).
Place cucumber slices or pieces in basket.
Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Steam about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
To Microwave: Place cucumber slices or pieces in 1-1/2-quart microwavable casserole.
Cover tightly and microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Let stand covered 1 minute; drain.