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

Total
4 min
Prep
4 min
Serves
2
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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
Trim the ends off the cucumber and cut it into 4‑inch spears.
- 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
Roll each cucumber spear in the sesame mixture, pressing gently so the seeds adhere to the surface.
- 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
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
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