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Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:10 mins
Additional Time:
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:6 servings
Yield:
6 servings
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3(7 or 8-inch) flour tortillas½8-ounce tub light cream cheese with chive and onion or roasted garlic18 to 24 fresh basil leaves½(7 ounce) jarroasted red sweet peppers, well drained and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips4ouncesthinly sliced cooked roast beef, ham and/or turkey1tablespoonlow-fat mayonnaise dressing or light salad dressing
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Ingredients
3(7 or 8-inch) flour tortillas
½8-ounce tub light cream cheese with chive and onion or roasted garlic
18 to 24 fresh basil leaves
½(7 ounce) jarroasted red sweet peppers, well drained and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
4ouncesthinly sliced cooked roast beef, ham and/or turkey
1tablespoonlow-fat mayonnaise dressing or light salad dressing
DirectionsSpread each tortilla with one-third of the cream cheese. Cover cream cheese with a layer of basil leaves, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange roasted red peppers on basil leaves. Top with sliced meat. Divide mayonnaise among tortillas, spreading over meat.Roll up each tortilla tightly into a spiral. Cut each tortilla roll in half crosswise.Frequently Asked QuestionsFor optimal storage, place the unused package of flour tortillas in the refrigerator, whether or not you have opened the package. They will remain fresh for approximately one month. Freezing is also an option. Store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag, and they will last for about six to eight months. Note: It’s best to separate the tortillas into multiple packages to make defrosting easier, as they will stick together.To defrost the tortillas, use the microwave on the defrost setting or set it to 50% power. Drape a damp paper towel over the tortillas, heat and check them every 30 seconds until they’re pliable, turning them over and repeating the heating as needed.There are numerous uses for them, such as creatingtaco shells and taco bowls, as well as making tortilla chipsfor topping soups and salads. They also work great as an easy pizza base—just add your preferred toppings.To keep your assembled tortillas firm and avoid sogginess, it’s important to prevent air and moisture from reaching them. We recommend wrapping the tortillas tightly in plastic wrap. If you want extra protection, you can also add a layer of foil on top of the plastic wrap or store them in reusable airtight food containers.Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine
Directions
Spread each tortilla with one-third of the cream cheese. Cover cream cheese with a layer of basil leaves, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange roasted red peppers on basil leaves. Top with sliced meat. Divide mayonnaise among tortillas, spreading over meat.Roll up each tortilla tightly into a spiral. Cut each tortilla roll in half crosswise.Frequently Asked QuestionsFor optimal storage, place the unused package of flour tortillas in the refrigerator, whether or not you have opened the package. They will remain fresh for approximately one month. Freezing is also an option. Store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag, and they will last for about six to eight months. Note: It’s best to separate the tortillas into multiple packages to make defrosting easier, as they will stick together.To defrost the tortillas, use the microwave on the defrost setting or set it to 50% power. Drape a damp paper towel over the tortillas, heat and check them every 30 seconds until they’re pliable, turning them over and repeating the heating as needed.There are numerous uses for them, such as creatingtaco shells and taco bowls, as well as making tortilla chipsfor topping soups and salads. They also work great as an easy pizza base—just add your preferred toppings.To keep your assembled tortillas firm and avoid sogginess, it’s important to prevent air and moisture from reaching them. We recommend wrapping the tortillas tightly in plastic wrap. If you want extra protection, you can also add a layer of foil on top of the plastic wrap or store them in reusable airtight food containers.
Spread each tortilla with one-third of the cream cheese. Cover cream cheese with a layer of basil leaves, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange roasted red peppers on basil leaves. Top with sliced meat. Divide mayonnaise among tortillas, spreading over meat.
Roll up each tortilla tightly into a spiral. Cut each tortilla roll in half crosswise.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFor optimal storage, place the unused package of flour tortillas in the refrigerator, whether or not you have opened the package. They will remain fresh for approximately one month. Freezing is also an option. Store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag, and they will last for about six to eight months. Note: It’s best to separate the tortillas into multiple packages to make defrosting easier, as they will stick together.To defrost the tortillas, use the microwave on the defrost setting or set it to 50% power. Drape a damp paper towel over the tortillas, heat and check them every 30 seconds until they’re pliable, turning them over and repeating the heating as needed.There are numerous uses for them, such as creatingtaco shells and taco bowls, as well as making tortilla chipsfor topping soups and salads. They also work great as an easy pizza base—just add your preferred toppings.To keep your assembled tortillas firm and avoid sogginess, it’s important to prevent air and moisture from reaching them. We recommend wrapping the tortillas tightly in plastic wrap. If you want extra protection, you can also add a layer of foil on top of the plastic wrap or store them in reusable airtight food containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
For optimal storage, place the unused package of flour tortillas in the refrigerator, whether or not you have opened the package. They will remain fresh for approximately one month. Freezing is also an option. Store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag, and they will last for about six to eight months. Note: It’s best to separate the tortillas into multiple packages to make defrosting easier, as they will stick together.
To defrost the tortillas, use the microwave on the defrost setting or set it to 50% power. Drape a damp paper towel over the tortillas, heat and check them every 30 seconds until they’re pliable, turning them over and repeating the heating as needed.
There are numerous uses for them, such as creatingtaco shells and taco bowls, as well as making tortilla chipsfor topping soups and salads. They also work great as an easy pizza base—just add your preferred toppings.
To keep your assembled tortillas firm and avoid sogginess, it’s important to prevent air and moisture from reaching them. We recommend wrapping the tortillas tightly in plastic wrap. If you want extra protection, you can also add a layer of foil on top of the plastic wrap or store them in reusable airtight food containers.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)135Calories6gFat10gCarbs8gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
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Carrie Myers, M.S.
andLinda Frahm
Linda Frahm
SourcesEatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Philadelphia Cream Cheese Chive Light270 GR; U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Cheese, cream
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EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Philadelphia Cream Cheese Chive Light270 GR; U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Cheese, cream
EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Philadelphia Cream Cheese Chive Light270 GR; U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Cheese, cream
