Baked Cucumbers in Basil Cream
Baked Cucumbers in Basil Cream
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix the vinegar, salt, and sugar in a medium glass bowl. Add the cucumber slices and toss to combine. set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Drain the cucumber slices in a colander, then pat them dry with a clean dish towel.
Put the cucumber slices in a shallow baking dish. Pour the melted butter over them and add the scallions; toss to combine. Bake the cucumbers, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the cream in a small pot until it comes to a light boil. Continue to cook the cream, stirring frequently, until it is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Stir in the basil and turn off the heat; let the mixture steep for 2 minutes.
Pour the basil cream sauce over the cooked cucumber slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix the vinegar, salt, and sugar in a medium glass bowl. Add the cucumber slices and toss to combine. set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Drain the cucumber slices in a colander, then pat them dry with a clean dish towel.
Put the cucumber slices in a shallow baking dish. Pour the melted butter over them and add the scallions; toss to combine. Bake the cucumbers, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the cream in a small pot until it comes to a light boil. Continue to cook the cream, stirring frequently, until it is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Stir in the basil and turn off the heat; let the mixture steep for 2 minutes.
Pour the basil cream sauce over the cooked cucumber slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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