How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids
Want to learn how to cut cucumbers…so your kids will actually eat them?! Check out this simple and quick trick to peel, score and slice cucumbers that will surely become a household favorite!
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With a few simple steps, you can turn cucumbers into adorable floral-like slices that kids will be thrilled to eat. Serve these cucumbers alongside sliced carrot sticks, celery or throw them into your favorite salad!
👍 Why We Love Cucumbers
They are easy to slice, chop and peel and incorporate into your recipes.
They make for a great snack on their own, paired with hummus, your favorite salad dressing or even spinach pesto. While I’ve never pickled cucumbers on my own, pickled cucumbers are certainly a delicious way to eat this yummy vegetable. In fact, Ali with Gimme Some Oven has an incredible recipe for Easy Refrigerator Pickles that is worth checking out!
They are incredibly nutritious! Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many vitamins and nutrients. According to Healthline, cucumbers contain antioxidants which may help reduce the risk of chronic disease. They are also composed of about 96% water, which helps increase hydration. To encourage kids to eat cucumbers, we love this simple trick to cut cucumbers creatively for kids!
🤔 Should You Peel Cucumbers Before Slicing?
When deciding how to cut cucumbers, some people wonder whether it’s safe or recommended to eat a cucumber’s peel. According to LiveScience, a cucumbers seeds and peel are the most nutrient-dense parts of the cucumber, so eating the peel has added benefits. That being said, some people aren’t super fond of the texture of the cucumber’s peel and choose to remove it. So it’s really up to you whether or not you choose to peel your cucumber.
🛒 Ingredients
Just cucumbers!
👨🏼🍳 How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids
Step 1. Rinse and peel cucumber.
Step 2. Slice off ends on each side.
Step 3. Score all sides of cucumber with a fork.
Step 4. Slice cucumber as thick or thin as desired. Voilà, adorable cucumber flowers for kids!
Note: We love this Opinel peeler for kids,
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🥒 How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids
Equipment
- 1 Vegetable peeler
- 1 fork
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
Instructions
- Rinse and peel cucumber [we love this Opinel peeler for kids]
- Slice off ends on each side
- Score all sides of cucumber with a fork
- Slice cucumber as thick or thin as desired
Video
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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