Braised Cucumber

• 1 English or 2 regular cucumbers (about 1 pound cucumber flesh)
• 1 tablespoon butter (0.4 oz. olive oil)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or Pinch dried mint (opt.)

Peel the cucumber; cut in quarters and remove seeds. Cut into 1-inch chunks.

Melt butter in pot or pan with lid; stir in cucumber. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in salt, lemon juice, and any mint. Cover and cook 2 minutes longer. When done, the cucumber should be translucent but firm.

Serves 2