Ingredients
Cream Cheese Spread
- 1 container (8 ounces) plain spreadable cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable Filling
- 4 large flour tortillas (any variety)
- ½ English cucumber, cut into 4 long thin strips with seeds removed
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper (about ½ small red pepper)
- ½ cup coarsely grated or finely diced carrot (about 1 carrot)
- ½ cup finely chopped broccoli
Instructions
- Make Spread: In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the plain spreadable cream cheese with dried chives, dried dill, dried parsley flakes, coarse ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a flavorful herb cream cheese spread.
- Spread Cheese: Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread one fourth of the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges of the tortilla. Repeat this step for the remaining three tortillas, ensuring each has an equal layer of the cheese spread.
- Arrange Vegetables: On one end of the tortilla, place one long thin strip of cucumber. Then evenly sprinkle one fourth of each of the finely diced or grated vegetables: red bell pepper, carrot, and chopped broccoli over the cream cheese layer. Repeat for each tortilla so every roll up has the same amount of vegetables.
- Roll: Carefully and tightly roll up each tortilla with the vegetable and cream cheese filling on the inside. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly with plastic wrap individually to hold shape and freshness.
- Chill: Place the wrapped roll ups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up and let flavors meld. Before serving, remove plastic wrap and slice each roll into pinwheels about half an inch thick, yielding about 8 slices per tortilla depending on size. Serve chilled as a colorful appetizer or light snack.
Notes
- For best results use a soft spreadable cream cheese to make spreading easier.
- Removing the seeds from the cucumber strips prevents excess moisture and sogginess.
- Feel free to substitute or add other crunchy vegetables like shredded lettuce or thinly sliced radishes.
- Chilling the rolls before slicing helps maintain their shape and makes neat pinwheels.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if desired to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
