Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a simple, colorful, and delicious snack or light meal featuring a creamy vegetable-filled spread rolled inside soft flour tortillas. These easy-to-make pinwheels combine a fresh medley of diced broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper with a savory cream cheese and mayonnaise filling, seasoned with garlic and dill, and accented with cheddar cheese and green onions. Perfect for meal prep, parties, or on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 pinwheel slices (from 2 large tortillas) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 cup diced vegetables: broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper
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
Assembly
- 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 fresh vegetables—broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper—to ensure each roll-up has a good mix of flavors and textures in every bite. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature to make mixing easier.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, creating a flavorful spread base for your roll-ups.
- Prepare and Fill the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas briefly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them more pliable. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface of each tortilla. Then, sprinkle the finely diced vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions evenly across the cream cheese layer for a colorful and tasty filling.
- Roll and Secure the Tortillas: Starting from one edge, roll the tortillas tightly until the opposite edge is reached. The creamy filling helps to keep the tortillas together. Use toothpicks to secure each roll firmly in place. Chill the rolls by placing them in the freezer for 20 minutes to set or refrigerate overnight wrapped tightly or stored in an airtight container, which aids in easy slicing and enhances flavor melding.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the toothpicks carefully and slice each roll into pinwheel pieces. Arrange the pinwheels attractively on a platter. These roll-ups are now ready to be served as a refreshing snack or light meal option to enjoy immediately or packed for later consumption.
Notes
- To ensure easy rolling, warm the tortillas slightly before assembling.
- Freezing or chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing helps to keep the pinwheels intact and easy to cut.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite diced vegetables or add herbs for extra flavor.
- This recipe is great for make-ahead snacks and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary preferences.
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