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                         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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