This is not your average cucumber roll! A sophisticated appetizer, these California Avocado Cucumber Rolls with Crème Fraiche Pesto are both as pleasing to the palate as to the eye.
California Avocado Cucumber Rolls with Crème Fraiche Pesto
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Total Time:
15min
Prep Time:
15min
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 1 | large cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise into 12 slices | |
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced into 12 slices | |
| 1 | large tomato, diced | |
| 1 | Tbsp. | jalapeño, seeded and diced |
| Crème Fraiche Pesto Sauce, see make-ahead recipe below | ||
| Crème Fraiche Pesto Sauce | ||
| 1 | cup | whole raw cashews |
| 1/2 | cup | coconut cream, refrigerated |
| 1/2 | cup | fresh basil |
| 3 | Tbsp. | pine nuts |
| 3 | Tbsp. | nutritional yeast |
| 1/3 | cup | lemon juice |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Fold cucumber slices into small rolls and place on its ends. Repeat this step until you create 12 rolls.
- Stuff the cucumber rolls with avocado slices.
- Mix tomato and jalapeño in a bowl and top the avocado and cucumber rolls, like a salsa.
- To serve, top each of the California Avocado Cucumber Rolls with one teaspoon of the Crème Fraiche Pesto Sauce.
Crème Fraiche Pesto Sauce Instructions:
- In a bowl, soak cashews in water for two hours.
- Combine coconut cream, cashews, basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast and lemon juice in a blender and mix until smooth.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestion: These refreshing cucumber rolls are a unique starter dish in lieu of a more traditional salad. They also make an easy and elegant afternoon snack.
Beverage Pairing: A light bodied rosé (such as Provençal) makes a lovely accompaniment to these California Avocado Cucumber Rolls, as does a fresh squeezed lemonade.
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