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Lime Cucumbers and Tomatoes
This side dish brings authentic Caribbean flavor to two common garden
vegetables.
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1/4 |
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cup vegetable oil |
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2 |
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tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime) |
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1/2 |
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teaspoon salt |
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1/2 |
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teaspoon sugar |
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1/4 |
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teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
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2 |
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medium cucumbers, sliced 1 inch thick |
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2 |
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large tomatoes, sliced 1 inch thick |
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2 |
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tablespoons chopped fresh chives |
In a small bowl combine oil, lime juice, salt, sugar, and pepper. Place
cucumbers and tomatoes in bowl or large plastic bag. Add oil mixture
and toss lightly to coat.
Place cucumbers on cooking grate. Grill 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and
continue grilling vegetables 4 minutes, turning all vegetables once halfway
through grilling time. Remove cucumbers and tomatoes from grill and arrange
alternately on a serving platter. Sprinkle with chives.
Makes 4 servings.
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