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cucumber rolls layered with smashed avocado in a plate
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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
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Rolls
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • peeler
  • mandolin

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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