Cucumbers with Ajo Blanco Sauce

July 4, 2021 Comments Off on Cucumbers with Ajo Blanco Sauce
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Cucumbers with Ajo Blanco Sauce

Crisp cucumbers in a creamy and zesty garlic and almond sauce make for an easy and delicious Spanish side. The sauce is also wonderful with any proteins or other vegetables, and even as a salad dressing. Adapted from Bon Appétit.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: almond, condiment, cucumber, dairy-free, easy, egg-free, fast, garlic, nightshade-free, sauce, spanish
Servings: 6
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers sliced into 3-inch segments and quartered or cut into 8ths
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Toss the sliced cucumbers with a generous pinch of salt and set aside.
  • Toast the almond flour in a large skillet over medium high heat (this produces a better taste in the final product). It will brown slightly and smell nutty after about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave the almond flour, stirring after every 10 seconds or so to prevent burning until lightly golden.
  • Add the toasted almond flour, vinegar, garlic cloves, avocado oil, and almond milk to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
  • Drain any liquid from the cucumbers and toss with a bit more vinegar, if desired. Arrange on a serving plate and drizzle with the beaded sauce. Top with slivered almonds and serve.

Notes

Nutrition for the sauce alone: Calories: 138 cal, Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 14g, Protein: 2g
Sauce makes ~ 1 1/4 cups and a serving size is 3 tablespoons.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumbers with Ajo Blanco Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
29
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
175
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
105
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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