Name: Cucumber with Basil, Yogurt, Walnuts & Browned Butter (Yanik Tereyagli Cacik)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1460 min
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts; 1 pound mini (Persian) cucumbers, sliced; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 0.5 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons butter

Cucumber with Basil, Yogurt, Walnuts & Browned Butter (Yanik Tereyagli Cacik)

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You may not typically serve your cucumbers bruised, but intentionally smashing them releases their flavorful juices. Taking the time to soak the walnuts for this dish gives them a special soft texture and plumpness. Serve this vegetable dish with pita as part of a mezze platter or as a side salad.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 24, 2018

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 day

Total Time:

1 day 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
1 pound mini (Persian) cucumbers, sliced
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Place walnuts in a bowl and add cold water to cover by 1 inch. Soak for 5 hours at room temperature. Rinse, add fresh water to cover by 1 inch and refrigerate overnight. Drain, pat dry and coarsely chop.
Using a potato masher, mash cucumbers with 1/4 teaspoon salt until juicy. Drain in a colander for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon basil, oil, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Whisk yogurt in a large bowl until smooth and spread onto a serving platter. Top with the cucumber mixture and the walnuts.
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and drizzle over the cucumbers. Serve topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180	Calories
14g	Fat
6g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g	18%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Vitamin A 159IU	3%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 17mcg	4%
Sodium 162mg	7%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 222mg	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.