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Crispy Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce

Crispy Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce: The Best Quick Snack

Discover how to make Crispy Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce, a quick and delicious vegetarian snack that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Base
  • 2 large Cucumbers sliced into rounds
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter or almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 clove Garlic freshly minced
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup Chopped Peanuts

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Large bowl
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap
  • serving dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and freshly minced garlic. Blend until smooth.
  2. Taste the peanut sauce and adjust the spice level according to your preferences.
  3. In a large bowl, toss your sliced cucumbers with the spicy peanut sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Transfer cucumbers to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Marinate cucumbers for no longer than 30 minutes to maintain their crunch. Customize with other crunchy vegetables if desired.

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