cucumbers, wrapped

August 28, 2013 • Nancy Wolfson-Moche

It was a busy morning. A school day in August! I had lots of cucumbers. I had lots of carrots. I had a new carrot peeler, so I peeled the carrot and sliced the cucumber and married the two. It would make a great diy snack for kids. My kids were so keen on doing it themselves that they took them apart and re-wrapped them.

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serves 2

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INgredients

1 medium-large cucumber

1 large carrot

2-3 teaspoons Eden sesame-sea vegetable shake

2 teaspoons umeboshi plum paste

Process

Wash the cucumber and carrot well.  Slice the cucumber into thick half-inch rounds, leaving the skin on.

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Peel the carrot so the peel is thick and ribbony.

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Gently, wrap the carrot ribbons around the cucumber skin, using a small amount of water to make the end of the peel adhere to the already-wrapped peel.

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Top with a half teaspoon dollop of umeboshi plum paste

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or a sprinkle (about a half teaspoon) of the sesame-sea vegetable shake.

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You could also top with a dollop of yogurt or a creamy cheese.

©Nancy Wolfson-Moche 2013

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