Title: Stuffed Cucumber Rings
Categories: Appetizer Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

2	lg	Eggplants
		A little oil
1	oz	Flaked almonds
1	sm	Onion, finely chopped
1		Garlic clove, crushed
1	tb	Fresh parsley, chopped
		Salt & pepper
1		Cucumber
1		Lettuce
1	lb	Tomatoes, sliced
		Lemon wedges
		Parsley sprigs

Preheat oven to 400F/200C.

Slice eggplants in half & rub oil lightly over the skin. Place face down on a greased tray & bake 1 hour. Leave to cool. Scoop out the insides & blend with the almonds, onion, garlic & parsley. Season well & chill thoroughly.

Cut cumcumber into 8 x 1 inch rounds. Scoop out the middle of each round to form a small case, be careful not to cut all the way through. Either leave the cases raw or blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Fill cucumber chunks with the eggplant pate.

Line a serving platter with lettuce & edge this with tomato slices. Put cucumber cases in the centre & garnish with lemon & parsley.

Sarah Brown, "Vegetarian Kitchen"

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