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Sesame‑Crusted Cucumber Sticks

Crisp cucumber spears rolled in toasted sesame seeds and a dash of soy sauce for a refreshing, low‑calorie snack.

Sesame‑Crusted Cucumber Sticks

Total

4 min

Prep

4 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large Cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim the ends off the cucumber and cut it into 4‑inch spears.

  2. 2

    In a shallow dish, combine the toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional sesame oil; stir to form a thin coating mixture.

  3. 3

    Roll each cucumber spear in the sesame mixture, pressing gently so the seeds adhere to the surface.

  4. 4

    Arrange the sesame‑crusted cucumber sticks on a serving plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

70

4% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein2.5 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fat4 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium400 mg

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