Rolls Zero Wastes with Cucumber Peels: Fresh and Light Recipe

Welcome to a new edition of our column Zero Waste in the Kitchen!
Today we value the cucumber peels, often overlooked but rich in fiber, vitamin K and antioxidants.

Turn them into Light rolls with cheese and cherry tomatoes is a simple and original way to reduce waste in the kitchen by creating a fresh, colorful and healthy appetizer or appetizer.

With cucumber peels, nothing is wasted: taste, lightness and sustainability in one ingredient!

Nutritional benefits of cucumber peels

Crunchy, fresh and perfect for summer, cucumber is one of the lightest and most versatile vegetables.
But can its peel be eaten? Absolutely - if washed well, it is rich in fibers, vitamin K, antioxidants and keeps the delicate cucumber flavor intact. Plus, it gives color, texture and most importantly, it is zero waste.

Today we bring you a simple, original and fresh recipe: rolls made just with cucumber peels, perfect for an appetizer or summer aperitif.

Cucumber peel rolls with crescenza and cherry tomatoes

A light recipe, ready in a few minutes and ideal for giving new life to cucumber peels.

Ingredients

• Peels of 2 large cucumbers (well washed)
• 200 g of crescenza (or other soft cheese)
• 10-12 datterini tomatoes
• Juice of half a lemon
• Fresh thyme or marjoram leaves
• Salt and extra virgin olive oil to taste.

Preparation

1. Preparing the peels
   Cut the cucumbers into thin slices lengthwise, keeping the peel. If you prefer to use only the peels, make strips with a potato peeler.

2. Season
   Squeeze a few drops of lemon on the cucumber strips, add a pinch of salt, and let stand 5-10 minutes.

3. Farciare
   Spread a little crescenza cheese on each strip of peel. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a few aromatic leaves.

4. Roll up and serve
   Gently roll up each strip and close with a toothpick. Top with a drizzle of oil and serve cold.

💡 Suggestion: perfect as a fresh, light and colorful appetizer, ideal for summer.

More Zero Waste recipes and ideas:

• With the cucumber peels you can also prepare a fresh sauce, perfect as an accompaniment.
• Le pepperskins are perfect for preparing this chutney.
• Cucumbers and peppers, along with tomatoes, are the stars of our Gazpacho, have you tried it yet?