These Cucumber Rolls were inspired by one of my favourite types of music to jam out to in the summertime, the ska genre. This is similar to reggae, and has some elements of jazz and even punk rock in it. I find that by combining these unique sounds you get such a cool sound that’s perfect to listen to under the sun or at the beach. Similarly, this recipe brings together surprising ingredients for a cohesive creation that I think you’ll love.
❤️ Why You’ll Love These Cucumber Rolls
Impressive: These cucumber rolls look so beautiful and impressive but they’re so easy to make Healthy: This healthy appetizer is made with healthy ingredients that you can feel good about Crowd-Pleasing: Everyone will eat these up. Serve them at your next BBQ or dinner party
🍲 Ingredients
Avocados – Avocados are one of my favourite ingredients for the summer because they are so refreshing, colourful, and jammed with health benefits. Avocados are nutrient dense which means they provide large amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and have relatively few calories. In fact, in only 1/3 of an avocado, you’ll only get 80 calories and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Some of the other benefits the avocado brings to the table are:
They’re kid-friendly They contain good fats, and basically the only fruit that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, aka good fat They are naturally free from sodium, sugar and cholesterol Act as a nutrient booster by increasing the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins A, D, K & E
Pesto – One of the superstars of this recipe is the sauce. I love this sauce! Basically it’s made with simple and healthy ingredients like cashews, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast. It’s whipped together and makes a ton of sauce that can be versatile for more than just your cucumber rolls/this recipe. You can use the leftover sauce in pastas with fresh arugula and other summer vegetables, or pour it on top of cold, warm or hot dishes. It’s honestly quite addictive and vegetarian/vegan friendly!
👩🍳 How to Make Cucumber Rolls
🗒 Substitutions
Cucumber: You can totally use zucchini with this recipe Jalapeno: If you don’t like spice you can omit this
🗒 Best served with
Salmon Kebabs Chicken Souvlaki Chicken Kebabs
👝 How to Store Leftovers
These are best enjoyed fresh.
🤔 Common Questions
