Save Festive and colorful tortilla roll-ups filled with cream cheese, roasted peppers, and spinach—perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
This recipe offers a fun and easy appetizer that adds color and flavor to any festive occasion.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 225 g (8 oz), softened
- Sour cream: 60 g (1/4 cup)
- Roasted red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Fresh spinach: 1 small bunch, finely chopped (about 60 g)
- Green onions: 2, finely sliced
- Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
- Ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Smoked paprika (optional): 1/4 tsp
- Large flour tortillas: 4 (25 cm/10-inch diameter)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Stir in roasted red bell pepper, spinach, and green onions.
- Step 3:
- Season mixture with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Step 4:
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Spread a quarter of the filling evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1 cm (1/2-inch) border.
- Step 5:
- Roll up tortillas tightly. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
- Step 6:
- Unwrap and cut each tortilla roll into 6 slices using a sharp knife.
- Step 7:
- Arrange on a platter to resemble a festive scarf and serve chilled.
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Notes
For added color, use spinach and sun-dried tomato tortillas. Add diced turkey or ham for a non-vegetarian version. Pair with a sparkling white wine or cranberry spritzer.
Required Tools
Medium mixing bowl, spatula, sharp knife, plastic wrap
Nutritional Information
Calories: 95 per serving, Total Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 2 g
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Recipe FAQs
- → Can I prepare these roll-ups ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the roll-ups and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before serving to enhance the flavors.
- → What can I use instead of roasted red bell pepper?
Sun-dried tomatoes or roasted yellow peppers make great alternatives, adding sweet and smoky notes.
- → Are there alternative tortillas to use?
Spinach or whole wheat tortillas add extra color and flavor, complementing the fresh filling nicely.
- → How do I ensure easy slicing of the roll-ups?
Wrap the rolled tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour before slicing to keep them firm.
- → Can this dish be made non-vegetarian?
Adding diced turkey or ham into the filling provides a protein boost and a savory element for non-vegetarian preferences.