Spinach
tortillas take on a new role with
this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Substitution
Grated Parmesan cheese can be used instead of the shredded Parmesan
cheese.
Time-Saver
These rolls can be put together quickly by rolling up tightly and
leaving in a circular shape. Omit toothpick and olive pieces for tree
trunk.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese,
softened
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell
peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 spinach-flavor flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches
in diameter)
Ripe olive pieces
PREP:
20 min; CHILL: 2 hr
Makes 64 appetizers
1. Mix all ingredients except tortillas and olive pieces. Divide
mixture among tortillas, spreading to edges of tortillas. Roll up
tightly. Press each tortilla roll into triangle shape, using fingers.
Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer
than 24 hours.
2. To serve, cut rolls into 1/2-inch slices. Place olive piece at
bottom of each triangle to look like tree trunk; secure with toothpick.
1 Appetizer: Calories 30 (Calories from Fat 20); Fat
2g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 35mg; Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary
Fiber 0g); Protein 1g
%Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0%
Diet Exchanges: 1/2 Fat