Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb (Print)

Light cucumber slices with creamy cheese and deli meats, creating a crunchy and satisfying low-carb snack.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber

→ Dairy

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Deli Meats

03 - 4 oz sliced turkey breast or ham

→ Seasonings & Extras

04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Optional Fillings

08 - 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Wash the cucumber, trim the ends, and slice lengthwise into long, thin strips using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Pat dry with a paper towel.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese with chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Arrange cucumber strips on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned cream cheese on each strip.
04 - Top the cream cheese with a slice of deli meat and, if desired, pieces of red bell pepper or avocado.
05 - Carefully roll each cucumber strip into a tight spiral and place seam side down on a serving platter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to firm up.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but won't derail your low-carb goals, and you'll feel genuinely satisfied after eating them.
  • Your hands stay clean and you don't need to turn on the stove, which means less cleanup and less heat in the kitchen.
  • The crunch of fresh cucumber paired with creamy cheese feels like a texture contrast that keeps you reaching for more.
02 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices completely dry, or excess moisture will seep into the cream cheese and make the whole thing soggy within minutes—this is the difference between a crisp snack and regret.
  • Don't over-spread the cream cheese; a thin layer is enough to hold everything together and keeps the focus on the fresh cucumber taste rather than making it cheese-heavy.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer creates thinner, more uniform cucumber strips than a peeler or knife, and uniform thickness means they roll more tightly and look more polished.
  • If your cream cheese is still cold and resisting the spreading, microwave it for ten seconds instead of fighting it; warm cream cheese spreads like butter and won't tear the delicate cucumber.
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