**Cucumber Rolls: A Refreshing and Healthy Appetizer**
Cucumber rolls are a refreshing and healthy appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh cucumbers, cream cheese, and your favorite fillings. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking, making it a great option for parties or potlucks. Whether you prefer a classic cream cheese filling or something more adventurous, such as smoked salmon or avocado, there is a cucumber roll recipe for everyone. These bite-sized appetizers are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. In this article, we will provide you with three delicious cucumber roll recipes that are sure to impress your guests. Get ready to enjoy a delightful and refreshing snack that is both healthy and satisfying!
CUCUMBER ROLLS
The fresh flavors of cucumber and smoked salmon are delicious, but it's the presentation here that will stop guests in their tracks. There's no cooking with these beauties. Just assemble and watch them disappear! -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder and curry; set aside., With a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut 12 very thin slices down the length of the cucumber; pat dry. Spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture down the center of each cucumber slice. Roll up., Arrange salmon on top of rolls; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CUCUMBER NORI ROLLS
Steps:
- Sushi Zu Preparation:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil. Take off of the heat and allow to cool.
- Rice Preparation:
- Rice volume increases 2-2 1/2 times as it cooks. Almost all the short grain rice needs to be washed before cooking, because of the starch on the surface of each grain. If you cook rice without washing, starch makes the texture and taste less palatable. The following is the procedure to prepare rice:
- Wash rice with care, putting rice in a big bowl and washing gently with cold running water for 10 minutes. Drain rice in a big colander and dry for 20-30 minutes. Place washed rice and water into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Allow to cook for 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Place in a large bowl and pour over Sushi Zu mixture.
- Sushi Preparation:
- Place 1/2 sheet of seaweed (nori) lengthwise, shinny side down on a bamboo roller. Place approximately 3 ounces of sushi rice formed into a bar in the center of the seaweed, going lengthwise, spread rice evenly, covering entire nori except for about 1/2 inch at the top edge. Spread wasabi thinly in the center, on top of the rice, lengthwise from one and to the other. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of rice, if desired. Then place a couple strips of cut cucumber in the center to fill the length of the roll.
- Bring seaweed and rice toward you to the edge of the bamboo roller and holding the edge of the bamboo roller with one hand and, holding the cucumbers in place with the other hand, lift up the edge of the mat closest to you. Begin rolling mat away from you, rolling over the cucumber and connecting rice to rice. Then stop to make sure you still have a 1/2 inch strip of just nori left over at the top (this is what seals the roll). Lift the edge of bamboo roller slightly and roll another 1/2 inch away from you connecting the seaweed to seaweed and sealing the roll.
- Gently squeeze both sides while pressing gently down on top with both index fingers. Cut roll in half, then turn one piece around so they are parallel to one another, line them up, then cut both pieces twice, to make 6 pieces. Cut remaining rolls and serve.
CUCUMBER ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cream cheese, smoked salmon, fresh dill, garlic powder, black pepper, large cucumbers
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Appetizers
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, peel the cucumbers lengthwise into thin slices. Discard the outer peel.
- Pat the peeled cucumber slices with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture.
- Spread a small spoonful of filling over a cucumber slice.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll the cucumber into a spiral. Repeat with remaining cucumber slices and filling.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT DIP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 22m
Yield 16 spring rolls
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the Cucumber-Yogurt Dip: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the Spring Rolls: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the shallot, garlic, and carrot until finely chopped. Add the mushrooms and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the shrimp, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the shrimp is chopped into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Place a spring roll wrapper on a work surface. Brush the edges with the beaten egg. Place a heaped tablespoon of the filling about 1-inch from the closest edge of the
- wrapper. Spread the filling into a log, approximately 4 1/2-inches long and 1-inch wide. Place a heaped tablespoon of the cooked noodles on top. Fold the closest edge of the wrapper over the filling. Fold the right and left edges of the wrapper over the filling. Roll up the spring roll tightly and place, seam side down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until ready to cook. Repeat with the remaining spring roll wrappers.
- In a high-sided saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it registers 375 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Cook the spring rolls, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Cut the spring rolls in half diagonally and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately with the Cucumber-Yogurt Dip.
MINI CUCUMBER SUSHI ROLLS
Thin cucumber slices are rolled around shredded carrot, cream cheese, and raisins for a little sushi-shaped finger food that's tied with a fresh chive.
Provided by kelcampbell
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With a peeler, slice cucumber into 8 1/8-inch thick slices lengthwise. Cut each slice into 3 pieces crosswise.
- Place about 1 teaspoon shredded carrot onto the bottom edge of a cucumber slice; place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese onto the carrot, and press 2 or 3 raisins into the cream cheese. Roll the cucumber slice into a little sushi roll, starting at the filled end. Tie roll with a chive to secure. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CUCUMBER DINNER ROLLS
This recipe ans photo posted by Taste Of Home. Great recipe to use on those cucumbers in the veggie drawer of the fridge- before they go bad. These bake up with a delicate flavor of cucumber. A baking must do for you!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Place cucumber in a blender, cover and process until smooth. Place 3/4 cup of puree in a saucepan. (freeze any remaining puree for another day). Add the next 4 ingredients to the pan; heat to about 120^- mixture will look separated, that's OK.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups flour and remaining ingredients; add cucumber mixture. Beat on low speed just until moistened; beat on high for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
- 3. Place dough on a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
- 4. Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 12 equal balls; place in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm. Great served with salads and soups- roasts and ham.
CUCUMBER SUMMER ROLLS
We used Japanese cucumbers, which are very thin, for this dish. Other types, such as Persian or kirby cucumbers, would also work. Thinly slicing Japanese cucumbers lengthwise produces an unexpected wrap for shrimp, rice vermicelli, and Thai basil leaves.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice cucumbers paper-thin lengthwise with a mandoline. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 tablespoon vinegar; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, and liquid is reduced. Set aside.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add vermicelli and salt, and cook until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with remaining tablespoon mirin and tablespoon vinegar.
- Lay a cucumber strip flat on a work surface. Straighten shrimp slightly by pulling the ends. Place a small bundle of noodles on top of a large basil leaf; place at one end of cucumber. Top with a shrimp, and roll cucumber around it tightly. Secure roll with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with cucumber-peanut sauce.
CUCUMBER PAN ROLLS
When I have plenty of garden-fresh cucumbers, I bake up these delicately flavored rolls often. -Dorothy Showalter, Broadway, Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cucumber in a blender, cover and process until smooth. Place 3/4 cup of puree in a saucepan (discard remaining puree or save for another use). Add the sour cream, water, sugar and salt to pan; heat to 120°-130° (mixture will appear separated). , In a large bowl, combine 1-1/4 cups flour, yeast, chives and dill; add cucumber mixture. Beat on low speed just until moistened; beat on high for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 12 balls; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers. Look for cucumbers that are deep green in color and have smooth, unblemished skin.
- To make the cucumber rolls easier to cut, use a sharp knife and cut them thinly.
- If you want to make the cucumber rolls ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
- To add some extra flavor to the cucumber rolls, you can add a variety of fillings, such as cream cheese, tuna salad, or smoked salmon.
- Cucumber rolls are a great appetizer or snack, and they're also a healthy and refreshing way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Conclusion:
Cucumber rolls are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing snack, give cucumber rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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