Description
This tortilla wrap recipe features crisp, colorful vegetables arranged in stripes, offering a visually appealing and healthy meal. It’s an easy and fun weeknight dinner, perfect for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese or hummus, softened
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (deseed if very watery)
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or grated
- 1 cup spinach or romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and thinly slice all colorful vegetables, aiming for consistent 0.125-inch strips. A mandoline slicer can help achieve thin, even veggie strips quickly.
- Spread Tortilla Base: Lay a large flour tortilla flat. Spread an even layer of softened cream cheese or hummus across the surface, leaving a 0.5-inch border.
- Layer Veggie Stripes: Arrange the sliced vegetables in horizontal stripes across the tortilla, creating a vibrant rainbow. Avoid overfilling this wrap.
- Roll Wraps Tightly: Tightly roll the tortilla from one end, pressing gently to compact fillings. Roll firmly for a stable wrap. If it feels loose, gently re-roll tighter.
- Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife (a serrated one works well), slice each rolled wrap into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange them on a platter.
Notes
Prevent soggy wraps by deseding watery vegetables and storing wraps with a paper towel if making ahead. Avoid overfilling and ensure you roll tightly for stable pinwheels. For variations, try avocado spread, add lean protein like deli turkey or mashed chickpeas, or use pre-shredded veggies for a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 8 pinwheels)
- Calories: 360 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
Keywords: Rainbow Veggie Stripe, Tortilla Wrap, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe, Family Friendly, Vegetarian, Quick Meal, Colorful Vegetables