Mini Veggie "sushi"

Submitted by Sweet PQ?

"Here's a little finger food that's an alternative to veggies & dip. I got the recipe from a magazine at the doctor's office. It makes a cute appetizer that should appeal to kid's because of the simple flavors. You can, however, use a thick, flavoured dip for more adult tastes."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 24 pieces

ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 1 carrot, peeled & shredded
• 1⁄2 cup cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• fresh chives (cut into 24 lengths slightly longer than each piece of cucumber)

directions

1. Peel the cucumber on 2 sides. Using a peeler, cut the cucumber in 8 lengthwise slices, each about 1/8" thick. The peel should border the long sides of the slices (it makes for an appealing contrast).
2. Cut each length into 3 pieces.
3. Put a small amount of grated carrot at the short end of each cucumber piece. Top with a small spoonful of cream cheese and press in a few raisins.
4. Carefully roll up the cucumber making sure the filling stays inside.
5. Tie each roll with chives (or alternately just put a toothpick through each piece to hold together).