A fresh, low-carb snack featuring crisp cucumber rounds topped with creamy, flavorful keto pâté. Perfect for quick prep, satisfying bites, and fits well into keto diet dinners or healthy low carbohydrate diet plans.
1 large English cucumber (or 2 small)
Pinch of salt
For the keto pâté spread:
1/2 cup chicken liver pâté (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp full-fat cream cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional: fresh dill, parsley, or chopped chives
Optional toppings:
Paprika
Crushed walnuts or pecans
Thinly sliced olives
Tiny herb sprigs
Red pepper flakes
Wash and dry the cucumber. Slice into thick rounds (about 1/2 inch).
Sprinkle a pinch of salt on cucumber slices. Let sit on paper towel for a few minutes to remove excess water.
In a bowl, mix pâté, cream cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Spread a spoonful of pâté mix onto each cucumber slice.
Add optional toppings as desired.
Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Swap chicken liver pâté for smoked salmon, mushroom, or tuna spreads for variety.
Make the pâté mix ahead for quick assembly.
Use thin cucumber strips to roll up with pâté for a different presentation.
Perfect for easy summer meals or quick vegetable snacks.
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-pate-cucumber-rounds/