Healthy Living: Tortilla Roll-Ups

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tortilla Roll-Ups

These are a great snack!

1 high fiber, whole wheat tortilla/wrap
1 T. low fat cream cheese
2 tsp. green chilies or 505 Green Chili Salsa
2 slices nitrate-free sandwich meat

Spread the low fat cream cheese over the tortilla. Add the green chilies and sandwich meat. Roll the tortilla and slice into 1/2 inch thick circles. Enjoy!

*Variation: I've also made these by spreading 1 T. pasta sauce and 2 T. low-fat ricotta cheese over the tortilla/wrap. Sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese. Roll and slice into 1/2 inch thick circles. Serve warm or cold. Delicious!

8 comments:

Sandy said...: Does the label actually say "nitrate free"? :); July 24, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Wendizzle said...: The one I purchase says "Preservative Free". Just make sure to look on the ingredient list for nitrates or nitrites to make sure they are not included.; July 24, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Kelly said...: This is what I've been searching for. I have been looking for a healthy way to lose weight. I don't go for the diets that are extreme. This just makes a lot of sense. I'm coming back. I hope you keep posting recipes and words of wisdom. Thanks!; July 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Kelly said...: I tried this recipe last night. Fantastic. I just added green onions and my husband (picky) even liked them and commented on how flavorful they are. Thanks!; July 26, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Kelly said...: Sorry, it's me again. I was just wondering if I could post your picture of your tortilla rolsson my blog? Mine didn't look that nice.; July 26, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Wendizzle said...: Sure Kelly! That is just fine.; July 26, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Anonymous said...: WoW! that looks really delicious.
altenpflege; January 2, 2012 at 7:27 PM
unnatisilks said...: Yummy recipe...... simple and testy.
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Tortilla Roll-Ups

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