Description
Fresh Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups are a vibrant, fresh, and easy-to-make snack or appetizer packed with crisp vegetables, creamy spreads, and soft tortillas. Ready in under 15 minutes, they offer a healthy, customizable option perfect for lunches, picnics, or party platters, combining simplicity, nutrition, and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Tortilla Base
- Flour Tortillas (soft and pliable) – 4 large
Creamy Spread
- Hummus or Cream Cheese – 1/2 cup
Fresh Vegetables
- Julienned Carrots – 1 cup
- Cucumber Slices (thin) – 1 cup
- Red Bell Pepper Strips – 1 cup
- Fresh Spinach Leaves – 1 cup
- Avocado Slices (optional) – 1 medium avocado
Optional Fresh Herbs
- Dill, parsley, or basil – 2 tablespoons, chopped
Seasonings
- Salt – to taste
- Black Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly. Slice carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers into thin, uniform strips. Ensure spinach leaves and herbs are clean and dry to avoid soggy roll ups.
- Lay Out the Tortillas: Place each tortilla flat on a clean surface such as a cutting board or plate for easy spreading and assembly.
- Spread the Creamy Layer: Generously spread hummus or cream cheese evenly over each tortilla, covering the entire surface up to the edges to hold the filling together.
- Add Your Fresh Vegetables: Arrange the prepared vegetables in a neat row near one edge of each tortilla. Layer spinach leaves and herbs on top, add avocado slices if using, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Roll Them Up Tightly: Starting at the edge with the vegetables, roll the tortilla tightly but carefully to keep the filling snug without squishing ingredients out.
- Slice and Serve: Cut each rolled tortilla into 1- to 2-inch pinwheel slices. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- Pat spinach and herbs dry to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Don’t overfill to ensure roll ups hold their shape well.
- Chill rolled tortillas for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Slice with a sharp knife to achieve neat pinwheel edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up (pinwheel section, approx. 1/4 tortilla)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable roll ups, fresh vegetable wraps, healthy snacks, party appetizers, vegetarian, gluten free, quick snacks
