Breakfast

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

No-cook breakfast or lunch with omega-3s and zero cooking — about 2g net carbs per roll-up.

Strict ketoInsulin resistance
Net carbs
~2g
Servings
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min

Ingredients

  • 4 oz smoked salmon
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cucumber, cut into sticks
  • Fresh dill and capers (optional)
  • Lemon wedge

Instructions

  1. Spread cream cheese thinly over each salmon slice.
  2. Add dill and capers if using. Place a cucumber stick at one end.
  3. Roll up tightly. Slice in half if desired.
  4. Serve with lemon.

Tips

Use full-fat cream cheese with no added sugar. Pairs well after intermittent fasting.

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