Stop Throwing Cucumber Peel away! Here are 2 Delicious Recipes To Reuse Them.
In summer, I love cucumbers! It's fresh, thirst-quenching and light.
And with all its benefits, it is a well-being treatment for the body!
The concern is that you never know what to do with the peelings ...
Result, they end up in the trash ... It's a shame!
Fortunately, my dietician friend confided in me 2 delicious, easy-to-make recipes for using cucumber peels.
These recipes are great and ready in 5 minutes max. Ideal for summer! Look :
1. REFRESHING DETOX WATER
I can tell you that this cool drink is a real delight especially when the weather is hot!
And it's much better than those trendy detox drinks of questionable composition.
Not to mention that it is much cheaper, even free!
Ingredients
- 1 large handful of organic cucumber peels
- 2 organic lime zest
- 1 organic lemon zest
- 2 sprigs of mint
- 1 liter of spring water or sparkling water
How to do
- Start by washing the cucumber, mint, lime and lemon. If the vegetables are not organic, use baking soda to remove as much of the pesticide as possible.
- Peel the cucumber and then place the cucumber peels at the bottom of a carafe.
- Take the zest from the lemons with a zester or peeler. The zest will then be larger.
- Take two lime zests and one lemon zest and put them in the carafe.
- Take the mint leaves and add them to the carafe as well.
- All you have to do is pour the spring water or sparkling water over the mixture.
- Place your carafe in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to have a very cold drink and to allow time for the ingredients to infuse.
There you go, your homemade refreshing detox drink is already ready :-)
2. COLD CUCUMBER PEEL SOUP
This soup is the ideal starter when the weather is hot. It is as light as it is refreshing.
It is a very economical and easy dish to make. And it's ready in 5 minutes. Everyone loves it at home!
And all that, with a few cucumber peels! It really is a very economical and anti-waste recipe.
Ingredients for 4 persons
- peelings of 5 cucumbers
- 1 sweet onion
- 1/2 bunch of coriander
- 2 Greek yogurts
- 10 cl of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of curry
How to do
- Peel the onion and cut it finely. To avoid crying, use these effective tips.
- Wash the coriander and chop it. Set aside a third in a container.
- Then pour the two yogurts into a blender before adding the olive oil.
- Add the thawed peelings, 2/3 of the coriander, the onion and the curry. Don't forget to add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Start mixing the mixture by choosing a low speed. Then increase the speed.
- Continue to mix for 2 min, the time necessary to have a very smooth and homogeneous consistency.
- Pour the soup into 4 bowls and decorate with a little chopped coriander on top.
- To keep your soup fresh, add 1 or 2 ice cubes per bowl.
There you go, your cucumber peel soup is already ready :-)
Additional advice
- To clean your blender, here is a tip to get it clean in 2 min.
- If you can't find cilantro, you can replace it with mint or even parsley.
- As we rarely eat 5 cucumbers at once, I advise you to freeze the peelings of the cucumbers as you go. Just put them in a freezer bag.
Before starting your recipe, take them out of the freezer to gently thaw. That way, you will have enough of it.
Your turn...
Have you tried these 2 grandma's recipes for using cucumber peels? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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