Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegan Recipes Healthy Vegan Side Dish Recipes Healthy Vegan Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Lemon-Pepper Cucumbers When you need a refreshing low-calorie snack, nibble on these Lemon-Pepper cucumbers for just 8 calories and 2 grams of carb. Plus the lemon juice and black pepper count as free foods! By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ large cucumbers, sliced (see Tip) Lemon juice Ground black pepper Directions Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper over the cucumber slices. Tips Tip: Cucumbers are often waxed to prevent moisture loss. If you plan to eat the peel, opt for cucumbers sealed in plastic in lieu of waxing (although the wax is edible, it's not tasty). During the summer months, shop for locally grown, unwaxed cucumbers. Did you know? Cucumbers made into dill pickles lose some of their water-soluble vitamins, including vitamin C, in the pickling process-and gain sodium from added salt. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 24 Calories 0g Fat 6g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 24 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 160IU 3% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Folate 12mcg 3% Sodium 3mg 0% Calcium 26mg 2% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 20mg 5% Potassium 230mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved