Cucumber Dill Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large cucumber, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1 tbsp minced shallot
1 cup dry vermouth
2 tbsp white wine vinegar (preferably bottled with dill)
1 cup whipping cream
1 tbsp minced fresh dill

Directions:

Place cucumber in colander and toss with salt; let drain 30 minutes.
Rinse with cold water and shake dry.
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add shallot and cucumber.
Place buttered piece of parchment or waxed paper over top and cover pan with lid.
Simmer gently until cucumber is just tender, about 5 minutes.
Combine vermouth and vinegar in heavy saucepan and boil until reduced by half.
Add cream and continue boiling until sauce is reduced and thickened.
Reduce heat and stir in dill.
Add cucumber and heat just through.
If a smother sauce is desired, whirl cucumbers in a blender or processor until desired consistancy is reached.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	156.51 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.03g	15%
Cholesterol	32.38mg	11%
Sodium	396.49mg	17%
Potassium	92.27mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.34g	2%
Sugars	0.6g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	2%
Protein	0.97g	2%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Calcium	22.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.01 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.46g	15%
Cholesterol	27.31mg	11%
Sodium	334.42mg	17%
Potassium	77.83mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.19g	2%
Sugars	0.51g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	2%
Protein	0.82g	2%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Calcium	19.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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