Turkey Roll-Ups with Cottage Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds
A quick, high-protein cold snack featuring savory turkey roll-ups, crisp cucumber sticks, and magnesium-rich pumpkin seeds. Perfect for a busy 3 AM shift break with zero heating required.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
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
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
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
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
5 min
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0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Lay out the slices of smoked turkey…
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Lay out the slices of smoked turkey…
Lay out the slices of smoked turkey breast flat on a clean cutting board or plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese…
Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese evenly across each slice of turkey.
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Roll each turkey slice up tightly around…
Roll each turkey slice up tightly around the cottage cheese filling.
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Cut the half cucumber into long
Cut the half cucumber into long, sturdy sticks about 4 inches (10cm) long.
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Portion the pumpkin seeds into a small…
Portion the pumpkin seeds into a small container or side compartment.
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Pack the turkey roll-ups
Pack the turkey roll-ups, cucumber sticks, remaining cottage cheese, and pumpkin seeds into a leak-proof container.
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Keep chilled until ready to eat
Keep chilled until ready to eat; consume directly cold with no heating needed.
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