Low Carb Chicken Avocado Zucchini Roll Ups are light on carbs, made mayo free and perfect summer finger food!
When it comes to summer I'm all about keeping it easy.
Easy planning, easy prep, easy clean up.
Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner, summer is all about stress free days. Even though I work at home, I still want to be able to work less in the summer and be in an out of kitchen so we can go enjoy a beach day here and there.
This summer season I'm partnering with Fitfluential and Kohl's with a campaign called #makeyourmove.
Making your move is all about getting outside as a family to do outdoor activities, being together and just having fun! Making my move as a mom, means helping my kids get off electronics and enjoy the fabulous weather we are lucky enough to have in New England.
Between a busy summer of vacationing in Florida, cubscout camp week and Vacation Bible School at our local church, we hadn't yet had a beach day. I changed that this last week. But before we headed out I shopped at Kohl's for a new towel, flip flops and sunglasses, I was overdue!
Last week for this campaign I brought you my Easy Low Carb Chocolate Pots De Creme served up in Mason jars for easy entertaining.
But today I bring you an easy summer finger food that can be served as an appetizer, in a wrap or for a low carb beach lunch like I chose to do.
Zucchini from the garden, fresh parsley and a nice ripe avocado make for a super tasty, summer chicken salad rolled up in a veggie. Can't beat that for easy! Once made, plop in a container and stick in the fridge for the next day!
It was cooler by the water the day we went to our beach. That pretty soft towel was just right to keep the sun off my legs. Even though the water was cold, my kids, except for one, went in the chilly water as well as other beach lovers.
I have to be extremely hot and sweaty to dip my toes. I'd rather relax in my chair watching my kids play in the sand and water and take photographs. That is my kind of peace.
I hope you are enjoying your summer as much as we are!
#Makingyourmove is easy when you think about it. Do something you love, with those you love, makes for a healthy, happy person on the inside and out!
Want to learn more about the healthy solutions offered at Kohl’s and their #MakeYourMove campaign? Check out their social channels: Facebook, Twitter,Instagram and Pinterest.
Low Carb Chicken Avocado Zucchini Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- 16 ounces cooked chicken breast chopped
- 1 ripe avocado or ½ cup mashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice your zucchini by hand or use a mandolin lengthwise to make 12 thin slices. Set aside.
- Add your chicken to a large bowl and stir in mashed avocado until combined.
- Add in remaining ingredients.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Spread chicken mixture onto zucchini slices and roll up.
- Secure with toothpicks. Add a cherry tomato if desired.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Serve with Homemade Ranch Dressing from my Cookbook!
Nutrition
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Kohl's.
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Jen
Definitely making today only was wondering how long can it stay fesh in the container in fridge for before goes bad? Thanks Love this idea?
Brenda
I would think at least 3 days if I had just cooked my chicken.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
Fresh, light & easy...perfect for these summer days!
Elio
Hi Brenda, lovely recipe! My children would love these zucchini roll-ups. Thanks a lot for posting this recipe.
Anita
Quick and easy so I can enjoy more beach time sounds good! Love chicken and avocado in anything!
Susan
I think I need this for our next beach day! Love that you used zucchini to roll up the chicken and avocado.
Paula - bell'alimento
Love making these. Perfect summer appetizer and great for parties.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I'm totally like that too in the summer! I want everything to be easy (with an easy clean up) because it's hot and I'm sluggish when it's hot haha. Well, sluggish as far as cooking and cleaning! These are exactly what we need when we're out on the beach! I get super hungry by the waves but I don't want anything heavy! Light and fresh is what I need! YUM!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
What a fabulous idea. Plus they're so pretty. With all the zucchini my garden is producing, I'm going to make these one day soon.
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
These look delightful -- I hadn't thought of using zucchini like this. And I love that you took these tasty little bites to the beach. That's my happy place.
Lora @cakeduchess
I like what you picked out at Kohl's...the towels are so pretty! A wonderful summer zucchini recipe. I think I'd be enjoying it like you: right on the beach!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
Making time for beach days with the kids is so important. I really like your use of fresh zucchini in the roll-ups. Perfectly crunchy for a day by the shore.
Emily @ Layers of Happiness
I could seriously eat these everyday for lunch! So fresh and flavorful! Love!
Martha @ A Family Feast
What a great, healthy way to cook with summer zucchini!
The Food Hunter
I am going to make these for my hubby's lunch. They are a great alternative to sandwiches.
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition
I love this campaign! I am always looking to get my kids away from the tv and video games. These roll ups look delicious too!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I love summer, too!! This is a great and EASY idea! I love easy food ideas during the summer months.
Stephanie
Now this is a great way to eat zucchini!