Quick Pickle Roll Up - A Protein Rich Snack or Appetizer
This pickle roll up is a quick protein rich snack made with simple, real food ingredients for appetizers, lunches, parties, and easy make ahead snacking.
Servings: 12 roll ups
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 to 1/2 pound thinly sliced meat of choice* to get 12 pieces
- 3 ounces cream cheese (look for a brand without additives)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp. dried garlic powder)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning**
- 12 pickled beans, pickled asparagus, or pickled cucumber spears***
Instructions
- On a large surface, separate the meat into 12 individual slices (or however many appetizers you want if you have more or less meat).
- Soften cream cheese in the microwave for a few seconds until it's spreadable and mix in the garlic, black pepper and Italian seasonings (or other seasonings).
- Use a flat spatula to spread about a teaspoon to a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each piece of sliced meat (depending on the size of the slice - don't add too much or it will ooze out the sides).
- Place one (or two) pickled beans, asparagus, or dill pickle spear towards one end of a slice of meat and roll up. Place on a serving plate and continue rolling until all the pieces have been used. (TIP: If the roll ups won't stay together, seal with a toothpick.)
- Serve right away or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-3 days before serving.
Notes
*If your meat is thicker, use toothpicks to hold the rolls together.
**Substitute Italian seasoning with: basil, thyme, oregano, etc. Substitute fresh herbs if you have them.
***No pickles on hand? Try these with garlic roasted green beans or asparagus (so good!), fresh sliced sweet peppers, or roasted and peeled sweet peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll up | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 328mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 0g
