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Fresh Rainbow Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

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These fresh rainbow veggie cream cheese roll-ups are a quick, colorful, and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring thinly sliced veggies layered with a whipped cream cheese and herb spread, perfect for parties or snacks.

Ingredients

  • Large flour tortillas (8-inch) – soft and pliable; can substitute whole wheat or gluten-free
  • Cream cheese (8 oz, softened) – Philadelphia recommended
  • Greek yogurt (2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh herbs (2 tablespoons, finely chopped) – dill, chives, or parsley
  • Red bell pepper (1 medium, thinly sliced)
  • Yellow bell pepper (1 medium, thinly sliced)
  • Carrots (2 medium, thinly sliced)
  • Cucumber (1 medium, peeled if preferred, thinly sliced)
  • Purple cabbage (1 cup shredded)
  • Baby spinach or mixed greens (1 cup)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon zest (optional, 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the veggies (15 minutes): Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, and cabbage into thin strips or ribbons. Rough chop spinach or leave baby leaves whole.
  2. Make the cream cheese spread (5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, finely chopped herbs, lemon zest if using, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Lay out the tortillas (2 minutes): Place tortillas flat on a clean surface. Warm slightly in the microwave for about 10 seconds if stiff.
  4. Spread the cream cheese (3 minutes): Evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
  5. Arrange the veggies and roll (10 minutes): Lay the sliced veggies in rows across the tortilla, covering the cream cheese but not overstuffing. Roll up tightly but gently. Wrap each roll-up tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Slice and serve (5 minutes): Remove plastic wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Slice veggies as thinly as possible to maintain crunch and prevent sogginess. Soften cream cheese to room temperature for easy spreading. Warm tortillas slightly to make rolling easier. Chill roll-ups before slicing to keep them firm and neat. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting. For dairy-free or vegan versions, use dairy-free cream cheese and yogurt alternatives and substitute tortillas with collard greens or rice paper.

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