Herb Roasted Turkey and Cucumber Roll Ups
Crisp cucumber spears wrapped in tender, herb-roasted turkey breast slathered with rich goat cheese. A refreshing, high-protein snack that satisfies savory cravings with zero cooking.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Colleen + Lila
Colleen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Lay the turkey breast slices flat on…
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Lay the turkey breast slices flat on…
Lay the turkey breast slices flat on a clean cutting board or work surface.
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Spread the soft goat cheese evenly over…
Spread the soft goat cheese evenly over one side of each turkey slice using a butter knife.
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Sprinkle the dried oregano over the goat…
Sprinkle the dried oregano over the goat cheese layer.
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Place a cucumber spear at one end…
Place a cucumber spear at one end of each turkey slice.
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Roll the turkey slice tightly around the…
Roll the turkey slice tightly around the cucumber spear to secure it.
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Cut each roll in half crosswise if…
Cut each roll in half crosswise if desired, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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