Herbed Turkey and Cucumber Roll-Ups
Crisp cucumber spears wrapped in lean turkey breast with a hint of garlic herb spread. A refreshing, protein-packed, no-cook snack ready in 5 minutes.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Keranne + Lila
Keranne 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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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
Steadier 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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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Total
5 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store assembled roll-ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Instructions
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Next: Lay 4 slices of deli turkey breast…
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Lay 4 slices of deli turkey breast…
Lay 4 slices of deli turkey breast flat on a clean cutting board or plate.
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Spread 0.5 tbsp of garlic and herb soft cheese evenly over each turkey slice.
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Place 1 cucumber spear at the edge…
Place 1 cucumber spear at the edge of each turkey slice.
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Roll the turkey tightly around the cucumber…
Roll the turkey tightly around the cucumber to secure the filling.
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Slice each roll-up in half diagonally if…
Slice each roll-up in half diagonally if desired, and serve immediately or pack into a container for on-the-go snacking.
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