Vegan Cucumber Avocado Rolls
Cucumber Avocado rolls has to be the most easiest and the most delicious appetizer / snack. There is no cooking and it just needs cucumber and avocado predominantly.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Rolls
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan
- 1 Cucumber
- ½ cup Guacamole Or use mashed and spiced avocado
- 3 Tablespoon Olives finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon Red chili powder Optional
Prep the avocados
If using fresh avocados, remove it from the skin and mash it well. Add salt, lime juice and seasoning as preferred and keep it aside. I used guacamole as my filling and it had all the necessary spices it needed.
Prep the cucumbers
Wash and peel the cucumber only on one quarter. Now using a mandolin or a wide peeler, slice thin long layers of the cucumber. Going towards the center if the cucumber has too many seeds, skip those layers and use the ones without much seeds.
The cucumber I used for pretty much seedless and I was able to use the whole cucumber.
Place the sliced cucumbers on a paper towel lined tray to absorb the extra moisture.
Layer the cucumber slices
Place one slice of cucumber on a prep board or cutting board and spoon a layer of mashed avocado or guacamole. Make sure to go till the edges to allow the cucumber rolls to seal well.
Sprinkle the chopped olives evenly over the avocado layer.
Then sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds.
Sprinkle red chili powder, if using.
Roll the cucumber rolls
Starting with one edge, slowly start rolling the cucumber slice. Roll them tight enough to hold but not too tight to squeeze the filling out.
Go till the edge and make sure the cucumber slice seals well.
The cucumber rolls seals pretty well with the stickiness of the avocado inside but if needed the rolls can be secured with a tooth pick.
How to serve the cucumber avocado rolls?
The cucumber rolls are a great evening snack or a quick appetizer with any kind of meal. I like to chill it briefly before serving but cannot let it sit for too long as the cucumber starts to sweat and let out moisture.
I love to make these on late afternoons in summers to sit out on the patio and enjoy with a nice glass of iced tea or iced coffee.
These cucumber avocado rolls can also be served as a fresh side with a meal. I like to make this instead of a salad and my boys love it and finish it in no time.
I also make a similar cucumber roll up with hummus instead of avocado / guacamole. This could be a good way to mix things up a little.
Expert tips
- Seedless cucumbers are the best for these rolls. If there are seeds in the cucumber, make sure to not use the center part.
- Spice up the avocado as you like or use guacamole like I did for more flavor.
- Use any add on topping in the cucumber avocado rolls. I have used feta cheese instead of olives in the past.
- Sesame seeds adds a nice crunch to the cucumber rolls.
- The cucumber avocado rolls do not store well. Use them within few minutes of making them.
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg