Description
Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a colorful and tasty appetizer featuring soft flour tortillas filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Perfectly chilled to enhance the flavors and make slicing easier, these roll ups are ideal for parties, snacks, or light lunches.
Ingredients
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Roll Up Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon ranch dressing for added flavor
Tortillas
- 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheeses are well combined into a smooth blend.
- Add the vegetables: Incorporate the finely chopped red and green bell peppers, shredded carrot, chopped spinach, and fresh parsley into the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
- Season the filling: Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, enhance the flavor by mixing in 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing. Stir well to combine.
- Spread the filling on tortillas: Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread half of the vegetable-cheese mixture over the tortilla, leaving about a 1/2 inch border all around to help with rolling.
- Roll the tortillas: Carefully roll up the tortilla tightly, but gently, so the filling stays inside without squeezing it out. Repeat this step with the second tortilla and remaining filling.
- Chill the roll ups: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling process firms up the filling, making the roll ups easier to slice.
- Slice the roll ups: Remove the plastic wrap and use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 1-inch thick rounds, creating bite-sized pinwheel pieces.
- Serve: Arrange the slices on a platter and serve immediately, or keep them refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and cheddar with vegan alternatives.
- Feel free to add other finely chopped vegetables like cucumbers or tomatoes for variety.
- To make preparation quicker, chop vegetables in advance and store them covered in the fridge.
- These roll ups are best served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
