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Creamy Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups

Colorful Creamy Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups for Easy Entertaining

Creamy Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a vibrant, easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Tortillas
  • 5 tortillas 10-inch flour tortillas Use large tortillas for best rolling results.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Ensure it’s softened for easy spreading.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Can replace with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed brightens the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances savory depth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Adjust to taste.
  • a pinch black pepper Freshly ground offers better aroma and flavor.
For the Veggies
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots Pat dry for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup blanched broccoli florets Use cooled for freshness.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Diced; any sweet pepper can be substituted.
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce Swap with baby spinach or arugula if preferred.
  • 2 stalks green onions Sliced; chives can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sour cream until smooth. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, mixing until fluffy.
  2. Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle finely chopped vegetables evenly across the cream cheese layer, distributing them uniformly.
  4. Starting from one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log, keeping everything secure.
  5. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the plastic wrap and slice the log into 1-inch pinwheels.
  7. Arrange the sliced pinwheels on a platter and serve with additional dips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These roll-ups can be customized with different vegetables based on seasonality. Pair them with dips for enhanced flavor.

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