Cucumber Avocado Roll-Ups
Turn an average gathering into a culinary extravaganza with these Cucumber Avocado Roll-ups.
These vegan-friendly appetizers are filled with a blend of avocado, fresh basil, and tangy lime, and they’re deceptively simple to put together.
A sprinkling of smoked paprika adds color and a gentle spiciness. Each roll has less than 35 calories, so you can enjoy a few without filling yourself up for the main course.
Tip: This recipe suggests making the avocado mixture in a blender, but if you’re whipping up a batch of these for yourself, a good mashing with a fork will do the job.
Cucumber Avocado Roll-Ups
These vegan Cucumber Avocado Roll-ups are deceptively simple to put together made with fresh basil, buttery avocado, and crisp cucumber.
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado cut into chunks
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic coarsely chopped
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 large cucumbers
- Toothpicks
- Ground paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Place avocado, basil, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor (or blender). Season with salt and pepper if desired; pulse until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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Use a vegetable peeler to peel off long, thin slices of cucumbers.
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Spread avocado mixture evenly on each cucumber slice.
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Pick up one end of the cucumber slice and roll cucumber loosely around the filling. End with the seam on bottom and secure with a toothpick.
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Garnish with paprika if desired.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
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Photos by Kirsten Morningstar