Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups

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The keto Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups are the ultimate snack that delivers nutrition & taste, keeping your carbs in budget. These cute mini roll-ups feature the delicious & protein-rich turkey, creamy spread, cheesy goodness of cheese slice, & low-carb fillings. All these items make your roll-ups healthy, tasty & satisfying. These cute mini keto Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups can be used as a non-messy, easy-to-hold & protein-rich snack for kids. The best part is you can customize them as per your preference by using your choice of spread, cheese, & fillings.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUMERICAL REVIEW:

  • Diet: Ketogenic
  • Course: Snack/lunch/appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: Ten minutes
  • Cooking time: None
  • Working time(total): Ten(10) mins
  • Size/serving: Two rollups/person
  • Total yield: ~6 servings, which means 12 roll-ups in total
  • Level of difficulty: Too easy
  • Mode of cooking: Assembling, no cooking involved

TOOLS:

  • Paper of parchment/toothpicks
  • A cutting/chopping board
  • Small bowl
  • A lunch container/serving platter
  • Kitchen shears/knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • A teaspoon of mustard
  • 4/6 cheese slices
  • Italian seasoning/black pepper, a little bit
  • 12 slices of deli turkey
  • Strips of cucumber/pickles
  • 3 tbsp of mayonnaise/cream cheese
  • Baby spinach/leaves of lettuce

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LETTUCE & SPINACH:

  • They are not necessary. Their addition will add fiber & other nutrients along with the amazing crunch. You may use shredded cabbage or arugula in their place.

CHEESE:

  • The recipe requires to use of the slices of cheese. You may go for provolone, cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella sticks, or pepper jack for the spicy touch.

SPREAD:

  • Options according to the recipe are either homemade keto mayonnaise or cream cheese. They will add a nice flavor, along with assisting in sealing. You may also use ranch dressing, pesto, or guacamole to have the unique flavors.

MEAT SLICES:

  • Use the thin slices of deli turkey. The thin slices will roll easily. You may swap the slices of roasted beef, chicken, or ham if you wish.

MUSTARD & SEASONINGS:

  • They are optional, but they add more flavor. You may go for the Dijon/spicy mustard or hot sauce as per your taste. In seasonings, you may go for Italian seasoning, powdered garlic, or black pepper. You may vary the amount as you like.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place the cutting board on your workstation.
  2. Now, lay down the slices of turkey on it.
  3. Using a spoon, spread a little of the mayonnaise/cream cheese/mustard from the centre up to the bottom of each slice.
  4. Now, place half of the cheese slice over the spread.
  5. Then, add spinach/leaves of lettuce/a strip of pickle over the cheese.
  6. Now, beginning from one end, fold the thin slice into the roll shape.
  7. Use the toothpick to secure the end.
  8. Optionally, you may chill them for ~ten mins.
  9. Serve them as it is or before serving as an appetizer, divide them halfway.

TIPS:

  • To have the easy rolling & keep the shape intact, use chilled turkey & cheese.
  • If you want to serve/enjoy them later, secure them properly using the toothpicks or wrap each roll-up in the paper of parchment.
  • To have the neat roll-ups that don’t involve tearing of turkey slices, never use extra fillings.
  • You may use your choice of spread(just watch out for the carbs) to personalize them.

STORAGE DETAILS:

EARLIER PREP:

  • They can be prepared a day earlier to serve quickly on the spot.

REFRIGERATION:

  • We advise you to consume them as fresh as possible, as they contain fresh veggies that might lose their crispness on refrigeration. Pack the leftover roll-ups in a box(sealed) & refrigerate them for ~three days.

FREEZING:

  • The freezing & defrosting cycle will ruin the texture of deli slices & cheese. That’s the reason we never advise freezing these roll-ups.

FAQs:

Is that possible to warm them up?

  • Preferably, they serve chilled. If you opt for the melted cheese, then warm them up for ~sixty seconds on a skillet with their seam side down.

How to go non-dairy while making these?

  • Use the non-dairy version of cheese or go for an avocado slice/paste to have the non-dairy version of these cute little roll-ups.

May I add some other things to these roll-ups?

  • Yes, you may go for other add-ins like olives, slices of tomato, a bit of hot sauce, etc.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVINGS:

Size/serve: 2 roll-ups/serve
Calories: ~220 kcal
Carbs in total: Two grams
Fiber: Zero grams
Net carbohydrates: 2 g
Proteins: Eighteen grams
Sugar: <1 gram
Fats: Sixteen grams
Sodium: ~480 mg