Fresh Cucumber Roll-ups great for kids!!

Fresh Cucumber Roll-ups

What you’ll need:

• 1 cucumber
• a vegetable peeler
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup of matchstick carrots
• a bell pepper (or two, if you want varied colors)
• some optional herbs

how to make the cucumber roll-ups 

1. First, make sure to give your produce a good rinse and dry. Cut the cucumber into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. I recommend getting the thinnest cucumber because it will be easier to slice with the peeler in the center. But even if the cucumber you pick is too thick for the peeler to handle, just shimmy off what you can.
2. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out for a few hours until it’s about room temperature. Gently spread a thin layer of the cream cheese over each of the cucumber slices. It’s a little awkward to spread since the cucumber is wet and the cream cheese is slick, but just try and slather some on.
3. slice half a bell pepper into thin matchsticks. I used a quarter each of a red and yellow bell pepper for extra color. You’re also welcome to cut your own matchstick carrots, but let’s be real – that is a hassle! Buying a bag is much easier, and I like having them on hand for salads and snacking
4. Now place a mix of matchstick carrots and bell pepper sticks at one end of each cucumber slice. If desired, sprinkle some fresh herbs in there as well – dill or parsley work nicely. Once filled to your desired amount, roll. The cream cheese works nicely as a binder to keep everything together.
5. Enjoy!!!!