How to Make Roasted Cucumbers and Onions with Fresh Herbs - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer cooking, there's no denying that fresh, seasonal vegetables are the star of the show. And while cucumbers are often enjoyed raw in salads or as a refreshing snack, they can also be transformed into a delicious and unexpected dish when roasted. In this recipe for Roasted Cucumbers and Onions with Fresh Herbs, the simple act of roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the cucumbers and onions, while fresh herbs add a burst of flavor and fragrance.

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Ingredients

  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks (Optional)
  • 1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and cut lengthwise into spears
  • 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), cut in half and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 135mg