Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups (Printer-friendly)

Creamy cheese spread and crisp vegetables rolled in soft tortillas for colorful, handheld party bites or a quick picnic snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Creamy Spread

01 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
09 - 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
10 - 1/2 cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
11 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Wraps

13 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Fold the diced red and yellow bell peppers, grated carrot, diced cucumber, green onions, and parsley into the creamy mixture until well blended.
03 - Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean cutting board or work surface.
04 - Evenly distribute one-quarter of the vegetable mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Starting at one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape.
06 - With a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pieces. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These are always the fastest to vanish at any party—trust me, they’re gone before you know it.
  • The make-ahead magic lets you relax when guests arrive instead of fussing with hot appetizers.
02 -
  • If you skip deseeding the cucumbers, the filling turns watery and messy—don’t ask me how I know.
  • Chilling the rolls for at least 30 minutes before slicing helps the filling firm up for cleaner pieces.
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese soften completely so the filling spreads without tearing the wraps.
  • Taste as you go—seasonings sometimes disappear into all those fresh veggies.

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