Raw Cucumber Rolls with Almond Herb Pâté

Need a fresh, low-calorie appetizer to serve at your next dinner party? Look no further, these cucumber rolls are ready in no time! There's no cooking with these fresh bites; just blend this easy pâté, and then arrange your rolls!

Ready in about 25 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

For Almond Herb Pâté:

1 cup of raw almonds (soaked for 2 to 3 hours)

1/2 cup sunflower seeds (soaked for 2 to 3 hours)

3 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp lemon juice

Sea salt, ground black pepper, and fresh parsley, to taste

For Cucumber Rolls:

1 large Greek cucumber

1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 small tomato, chopped

Directions

Blend all ingredients for Almond Herb Pâté until smooth and creamy; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Trim the ends and slice the cucumber into long strips using a vegetable peeler. You will get about 10 – 12 slices.

Arrange cucumber rolls with almond herb pâté, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Devour!

Chef's notes

The only downside is that you can't make the recipe several hours ahead of time because cucumbers release juices and become soggy. But, you can make Almond Herb Pâté a day or two earlier or use leftovers.
Make sure to use an extra-large cucumber, since the middle part of the cucumber is made of seeds, and it is practically impossible to slice. Use leftovers for salads; cucumbers are low in calories, but high in fibre and many essential vitamins and minerals (like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese).

Nutritional Facts

(Amount Per Serving)

Calories 178

Total Carbohydrates 9.2g

Protein 7.6g

Total Fat 13.6g