*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          STUFFED CUCUMBER RINGS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Side Dish
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lg           Eggplants
                        A little oil
   1       oz           Flaked almonds
   1       sm           Onion, finely chopped
   1                    Garlic clove, crushed
   1       tb           Fresh parsley, chopped
                        Salt & pepper
   1                    Cucumber
   1                    Lettuce
   1       lb           Tomatoes, sliced
                        Lemon wedges
                        Parsley sprigs

  Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
  
  Slice eggplants in half & rub oil lightly over the
  skin. Place face down on a greased tray & bake 1 hour.
  Leave to cool. Scoop out the insides & blend with the
  almonds, onion, garlic & parsley.  Season well & chill
  thoroughly.
  
  Cut cumcumber into 8 x 1 inch rounds.  Scoop out the
  middle of each round to form a small case, be careful
  not to cut all the way through. Either leave the cases
  raw or blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Fill
  cucumber chunks with the eggplant pate.
  
  Line a serving platter with lettuce & edge this with
  tomato slices. Put cucumber cases in the centre &
  garnish with lemon & parsley.
  
  Sarah Brown, "Vegetarian Kitchen"
 


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