Description

These Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll-Ups are colorful, creamy, and packed with crunchy veggies, making them a perfect light snack or appetizer. Soft tortillas are spread with a smooth cream cheese mixture blended with cheddar and garlic, then layered with fresh grated carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions before being rolled up and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 large flour tortillas (spinach or tomato tortillas optional)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium carrot, grated
½ red bell pepper, finely diced
½ cucumber, peeled and diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

Chopped fresh parsley or dill
Baby spinach or shredded lettuce

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Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
Add the Vegetables: Stir in the grated carrot, finely diced red bell pepper, peeled and diced cucumber, and thinly sliced green onions. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste and mix well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
Spread the Mixture on Tortillas: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread a generous layer of the cream cheese and vegetable mixture across the entire surface of each tortilla.
Roll the Tortillas: Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape to ensure the filling stays compact.
Chill (Optional): Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help the roll-ups set and make slicing easier. This step is optional but recommended for best results.
Slice Into Pinwheels: Remove the plastic wrap and, using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into approximately 1-inch thick rounds, creating delicious bite-sized roll-ups.
Serve: Arrange the roll-ups on a platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill, and optionally serve with baby spinach or shredded lettuce for added freshness. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For a colorful twist, use spinach or tomato-flavored tortillas instead of plain flour tortillas.
Feel free to swap cheddar for other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
These roll-ups can be made a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated until serving.
Try adding different fresh herbs such as basil or chives for an extra burst of flavor.
To keep the roll-ups gluten-free, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.