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Diabetes Appetizers: Cucumber Rolls

➢ By Dr Jedha & DMP Nutritionists | 4 Comments
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These delicious, super fresh diabetic appetizers are always a hit!

Because they are a bit different, they are usually a bit of a conversation piece too, which always adds a twist to any gathering. And of course, they make a fantastic low carb snack.

Diabetic Appetizer: Fresh Cucumber Rolls
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Diabetes Appetizers: Cucumber Rolls

These delicious, super fresh diabetic appetizers are always a hit! Because they are a bit different, they are usually a bit of a conversation piece too
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 serves
Calories: 60kcal
Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 1g

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt - (optional)
  • pinch black cracked pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 medium tomato - diced finely
  • 1 Lebanese/ English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the cucumber into thin slices length ways to be used as a wrap.
  • Place the avocado, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and tomato in a bowl and mash together well.
  • To make the rolls, lay down one of the cucumber slices, put some alfalfa in the middle, topped by a small spoonful of the avocado mixture.
  • Roll the topside of the cucumber over the mixture and use a toothpick to hold the edges together to stop it unrolling.
  • Serve on a plate or platter.

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You always need a set of sharp knives in the kitchen. A range of serving boards makes a nice change from plates or platters. And small bowls for dipping are essential too.

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  1. Thank you
    I was looking for something to help me we’d my diabetis problem and I think I found wat I was looking for

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  2. Wow these look delicious, are the nutritional facts you have listed for one or all 6 of these?
    thanks

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    • These are delicious Josephine and can be made with different fillers too! The nutrition is for 1 roll up. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply