Description
Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a quick, healthy, and vibrant snack or light meal featuring crisp, colorful vegetables wrapped in soft flour tortillas with a creamy spread. Perfect for lunches, appetizers, or snacks, these roll ups combine freshness, crunch, and flavor with minimal effort and customizable options.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Soft flour tortillas – 4 large
- Cream cheese or hummus – 4 tablespoons
Vegetables
- Red bell pepper – 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Cucumber – 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Carrots – 1 medium, shredded
- Fresh spinach or lettuce – 1 cup, washed and patted dry
- Avocado slices (optional) – 1 small avocado
Seasoning
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Vegetables: Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly. Slice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and avocado into thin strips. Shred the carrots and pat the leafy greens dry to keep the wrap from becoming soggy.
- Spread the Base: Lay out a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese or hummus over the entire surface of the tortilla to add flavor and help bind the vegetables.
- Layer the Vegetables: Arrange the prepared vegetables evenly over the spread layer, ensuring not to overload the tortilla to make rolling easier.
- Season and Roll: Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper over the vegetables. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla inward, folding slightly to keep the filling secure.
- Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces if serving as an appetizer, or keep whole for a portable snack. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent tearing and to make rolling easier.
- Chill the rolled wraps in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before slicing to help them hold their shape.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the roll ups cleanly without squishing them.
- Try whole wheat or spinach tortillas as nutritious and colorful alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up (whole tortilla with filling)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: fresh vegetable roll ups, healthy snack, tortilla wraps, vegetarian appetizer, quick lunch
