Crunchy Vegetable Wraps

Servings 4

English Muffin Pizza

Description

Full of fresh and colorful veggies, these wraps are a great way to help meet your MyPlate goal of making half of your plate fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat (whipped)
  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 cup broccoli (washed and chopped)
  • 1/4 cup carrot (peeled and grated)
  • 1/4 cup zucchini (washed and cut into small strips)
  • 1/4 cup summer squash (yellow, washed and cut into small strips)
  • 1/2 tomato (diced)
  • 1/8 cup green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 2 tablespoons chives (chopped fine)

Directions

STEP 1
In a small bowl, stir ranch seasoning into cream cheese, chill.

STEP 2
Wash and chop vegetables.

STEP 3
Steam broccoli in microwave for 1 minute with 1 tablespoon of water.

STEP 4
Spread cream cheese onto flour tortilla, staying one inch from edge. Sprinkle vegetables over cream cheese. Roll tortilla tightly.

STEP 5
Chill for 1-2 hours before serving (the wrap will hold its shape better). With a sharp knife slice into circles and serve.

Notes:

  • Be creative. Try different vegetables, herbs and spices. Examples – green beans, lettuce, radishes, corn, dill, oregano, basil, mint, curry or chili powder.
  • You can substitute pre–made flavored cream cheeses – chive, herb or vegetable.
  • Try a sweet cream cheese and add fruit to your wrap for a different twist.
  • This wrap is great with soup or salad or served as a cool summer appetizer!

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