Siesta Roll Ups

Tortilla appetizers are ideal summer fare. Two varieties of peppers--sweet red peppers and spicy poblano chiles--team up in the tasty filling.


Siesta Roll Ups


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: Makes about 24 pieces for 8 to 10 appetizer servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  large  poblano peppersOn Sale
  • 2  medium  sweet red peppersOn Sale
  •   1/2 of an 8-ounce tub  plain cream cheese product (about 1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 4,  7- or 8-inch  flour tortillasOn Sale

Directions
1.
To roast poblano and sweet red peppers, halve peppers and remove stems, membranes, and seeds. Place peppers, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degrees F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until skin is bubbly and browned. Wrap the peppers in the foil; let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Pull the skin off gently and slowly using a paring knife,cut peppers into thin strips.
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Meanwhile, stir together the cream cheese, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and ground red pepper. Spread tortillas with cream cheese mixture. Lay poblano and red pepper strips over cream cheese. Roll up tortillas. Wrap with clear plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 6 hours. Unwrap and bias-slice wraps crosswise into 1-1/4-inch slices. Makes about 24 pieces for 8 to 10 appetizer servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 67, Total Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 61 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 19%, Vitamin C 91%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Starch .5, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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