Description
Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a delightful and easy-to-make snack or light meal featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and spices spread onto warm flour tortillas, layered with diced fresh vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions. These flavorful pinwheel appetizers are perfect for parties, lunches, or anytime you want a quick, refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced vegetables: broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Cheese and Spreads
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Spices and Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Other
- 2 large flour tortillas meant for burritos
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Ingredients: Start by selecting fresh broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper and dice them finely so that each bite of the roll-up contains a balanced mix of flavors. Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature to ensure it mixes smoothly.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and well-blended to create a flavorful spread for the tortillas.
- Prepare and Fill the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them more pliable. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla surface. Then sprinkle the finely diced vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll and Secure the Tortillas: Starting at one edge, roll the tortilla tightly until fully rolled. The cream cheese mixture helps the tortilla stick together, so secure each roll with toothpicks to maintain its shape. Place the rolls in the freezer for 20 minutes to set, or chill overnight in the refrigerator wrapped tightly for easy make-ahead prepping.
- Slice and Serve: After the rolls have chilled and set, remove the toothpicks and slice each roll into pinwheels about 1-inch wide. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and enjoy these fresh vegetable roll-ups as a tasty snack or light meal option.
Notes
- Use the freshest vegetables available for a crisp texture and vibrant flavors.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use low-fat cream cheese.
- Flour tortillas can be substituted with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if desired.
- These roll-ups can be made a day ahead and stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding.
- Feel free to add herbs like parsley or chives for extra freshness.
- To serve, chill the roll-ups well to ensure clean, easy slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Light Meal
- Method: No-cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel slice (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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