Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups (Printable version)
Creamy cheese spread and crisp vegetables rolled in tortillas for quick, colorful party bites.
# List of ingredients:
→ Creamy Spread
01 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
07 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
09 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
10 - 1/2 cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
11 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Wraps
13 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until a smooth, creamy texture is achieved.
02 - Fold in the diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, grated carrot, cucumber, green onions, and parsley into the whipped cream cheese mixture.
03 - Arrange the flour tortillas on a clean cutting board or work surface.
04 - Spread one quarter of the vegetable filling evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides.
05 - Tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape to secure the filling.
06 - Trim the ends, then cut each roll crosswise into 1-inch pieces using a sharp knife.
07 - Arrange pieces on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can prep these ahead, so you actually get to enjoy the fun instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
- The flavors and crunch somehow get even better after a little fridge time – trust me.
02 -
- Skipping the step of deseeding the cucumber once resulted in watery, limp roll ups – lesson learned the messy way.
- Letting the flavors rest in the fridge for even an hour brings every bite together – it’s honestly worth the short wait.
03 -
- Tortillas slightly warmed are far less likely to crack during rolling.
- Letting the rolls rest before slicing helps them keep their shape for a prettier platter.