Turkey Rolls with Hummus and Cucumber

Turkey breast rolled with homemade hummus and cool cucumber

  • Easy
  • 10 min
  • 2 serv.
  • 1 synergies
  • Fully in season

Thin turkey breast slices spread with a fresh hummus of chickpeas and tahini, filled with crunchy cucumber strips and rolled up. A protein-rich snack on the table in ten minutes.

It's the perfect Monday afternoon snack, when lunch was hours ago and dinner still feels far away. That thin slice of turkey — pale pink, just enough body to hold something together. The hummus you spread on it, still grainy from the chickpeas, with that undertone of nutty tahini and the freshness of lemon cutting through. Then the cucumber: cool, juicy, crunchy like a mini salad hidden inside. You roll, you bite, and you taste how something simple can be exactly enough.

10
min prep
0
min cook
10
min total
Nutritional Synergies

This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:

Absorption
Chickpeas Chickpeas Tahini Tahini

Hummus synergy: complete protein + improved mineral absorption

Technical: Chickpeas are low in methionine, sesame seeds (tahini) are rich in methionine. Together they form complete protein. The fat in tahini (50g/100g) increases absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from chickpeas. Lemon in hummus adds vitamin C for iron absorption.

What does this mean for you? Hummus isn't just a dip — it's a nutritionally optimized combination. Serve with vegetables for an even richer nutrient profile.

Muscle GainEnergy

Ingredients (5) +3 more ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1 Blend the chickpeas with the tahini and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed for the desired consistency.
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Nutrition per serving
182kcal
23gProtein
15gCarbs
6gFat

Indicative values per serving.

Timing & Suitability

  • Evening meal
  • Quick meal

Shelf life: 2 days in fridge

Tags & Diet

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal
  • Nut-free
  • snack
  • high-protein
  • low-carb
  • portable

Health Goals

  • Energy