Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
These Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a delicious and colorful snack or appetizer, combining a creamy and flavorful cheese spread with crisp diced vegetables wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Quick to prepare and perfect for parties or lunchboxes, they offer a tasty way to enjoy fresh veggies with a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes including chilling time
- Yield: 8-10 pinwheel slices (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-cook, assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 cup diced vegetables: broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper
Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Tortillas and Toppings
- 2 large flour tortillas meant for burritos
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Ingredients: Begin by finely dicing your choice of vegetables—broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper—into small pieces to ensure every bite includes a mix of flavors and textures. Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature so it’s easier to blend.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise along with garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the spread is smooth and evenly blended, creating a flavorful base for the roll ups.
- Prepare and Fill the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds to make them pliable for rolling. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the surface of each tortilla, then sprinkle the diced vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions over the cheese layer.
- Roll and Secure the Tortillas: Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly until fully rolled, making sure the filling stays inside. Secure each roll with one or two toothpicks to hold the shape. Place the wrapped rolls in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up or chill in the refrigerator overnight if preparing ahead of time.
- Slice and Serve: After the rolls have set, remove the toothpicks and slice each roll into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve immediately for a fresh and tasty snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to dice vegetables finely for an even texture.
- To make it vegetarian-friendly, ensure the mayonnaise used is egg-free or substitute with vegan mayo.
- You can substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas if preferred.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the vegetable mix can enhance freshness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheel slices (approx. 100 g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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