Fresh and colorful veggie cream cheese roll-ups filled with crunchy vegetables and herbs. A quick, no-cook appetizer or light lunch that's easy to assemble and perfect for parties.
1cupcucumber, thinly slicedseeds removed if desired
1cupred bell pepper, finely diced
0.5cupgreen onions, sliced
2cupbaby spinach leavespacked
1tbspfresh lemon juice
1tspsalt
0.5tspblack pepperfreshly ground
1tbspfresh dill, chopped
1tbspolive oiloptional, for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a medium bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1.0 oz (approximately 2 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge.
Layer a handful of baby spinach leaves over the cream cheese, then add a strip of shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and a sprinkle of green onions.
Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other to form a log. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up (this makes slicing easier).
Unwrap the chilled rolls and slice each log into 1-inch pieces to make pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and optionally drizzle lightly with olive oil before serving.
Notes
These roll-ups can be made a few hours ahead and kept chilled. For variation, substitute herb-flavored cream cheese or add avocado slices. Store leftovers wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.