Cucumber and Avocado Rolls - a crispy and refreshing appetizer! They look fancy, but are ready in just 15 minutes. 'WOW' your guests with these, or enjoy as a fun snack on your own. A sprinkling of smoked paprika adds color and a gentle spiciness. Be sure to serve this eye-catching appetizer fresh for best flavor and texture.
💡 The recipe in a nutshell
- Vegan (eggless and dairy free)
- Raw and SOS free - refined sugar free, no oil, no salt
- Whole Foods Plant Based
- Gluten free
- Easy to make healthy appetizer
- Cucumber Sushi Roll
🍽 Serving ideas
Cucumber roll-ups are one of those things that once you have one, you won’t be able to stop. I am so addicted to these! I love to serve them as an entrée on special occasions, but they are also great as a quick, light meal or snack (especially during lunchtime). They have the crunch and creaminess, to keep you completely satisfied.
📋 Variations
They are very versatile! You can add some more and other fillings to the cucumber, such as hummus, vegan cheese, or vegan deli slices, herbs like cilantro or leafy baby spinach, and more. Feel free to get creative!
For more vegan appetizers browse our recipe page.
🥣 Storage
These cucumber avocado rolls are best eaten fresh. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for no longer than 6 hours. Keep in mind that the avocado may brown over time.
📖 Recipe
Cucumber and Avocado Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the cucumbers into thin strips.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado, and stir in lemon juice, cumin, and pepper together. (Tweak lemon juice, salt, cumin, and pepper to taste.)
- Lay one strip of cucumber down and thinly spread some of the avocados from one end to the other. Gently roll up until you have a finished round roll. (Secure them with a toothpick if needed.)
- Lay one strip of cucumber down and thinly spread some of the avocados from one end to the other. Gently roll up until you have a finished round roll. (Secure them with a toothpick if needed.)
- Sprinkle with some smoked paprika and enjoy fresh!
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The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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I love cucumber rolls. They're great for parties. Never thought to try a vegan one. What a splendid idea.
These are addicting, just as you say! They're so easy to make and fun to eat! I'm going to make these often!
We made these for a small get together, and everyone raved about them. First thing to disappear! Thanks again for another great recipe.
great idea using cucumbers to replace rice! Sometimes, i want to cut out carbs but miss my avocado makis
I brought these to a work get-together and everyone raved about how good they were!
these rolls came out so delicious! love how tasty they are!
These cucumber rolls are incredible!
Easy, light, and delicious! I love how simple and quick to make these cucumber rolls are.
I really enjoyed these cucumber appetizers; they were perfect for our Summer brunch!