Lunch · High fiber
Pesto Turkey Zucchini Roll-Ups
Turkey zucchini roll-ups with a deliberate mix of fiber, protein, color, and satisfying texture.
Mise en place
Ingredients
For 1 serving
- 3 oz sliced roasted turkey
- 1 medium zucchini, ribboned
- 1 Tbsp pesto
- ¼ cup part-skim ricotta
Step by step
Method
- 01
Lay medium zucchini, ribboned ribbons flat and pat them dry. Spread each lightly with pesto.
- 02
Add a small spoonful of part-skim ricotta and a strip of sliced roasted turkey to one end of each ribbon.
- 03
Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a plate; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- 04
Serve chilled or at room temperature and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition snapshot
Use these estimates as a planning aid. Brands, substitutions, and portion size can change the numbers.
Authenticity & sources
Original DiabeticCookland recipe
Recipe origin. DiabeticCookland developed this measured ingredient list and cooking method. It is not copied from, endorsed by, or presented as a published recipe from another organization.
Nutrition guidance reviewed. The balanced-meal approach was informed by NIDDK · Healthy Living with Diabetes. This link is the guidance source—not a claim that the organization authored this recipe.
Food-safety standard. Doneness guidance follows the USDA safe-temperature chart.
Health note. Nutrition values remain estimates and this recipe has not been medically personalized. Use exact product labels when carbohydrate accuracy affects medication dosing.
