Pesto Tortilla Rollups are to die for. The pestos are very different so their flavors really stand out. Using the beans as a base melds it all together.
Pesto Tortilla Rollups came to my mind when I was brainstorming with myself. I was trying to think of a rollup that I had never had before and with items that I loved. Oh, I thought – a pesto! Maybe two pestos?
All I could do was try it. Gee, aren’t I smart? It was so good and the pestos are very different so their flavors really stood out.
Using the beans as a base was also a good combo and it held the rolls together. Don’t be tempted to add more ingredients because these are perfect.
It sounds like I am really bragging over this recipe and I apologize. It’s not like me but I gotta tell you that it isn’t too often that a recipe comes up that is easy to make with a few ingredients and the oven doesn’t even have to be turned on.
Very pretty on the plate too. Every rollup has disappeared whenever I’ve had them out so I figure that’s a thumbs up too.
And … I could eat them all up myself as a meal. Yes, I love appetizers. Bet you do too!
I have two more rollups on the blog and I’m trying to decide which one you might like the most. Oh, no! I can’t decide.
Ohhh, let’s go with Spicy Tortilla Rollups. They’ve got quite a few veggies added inside and are super good.
You know what else I love. When the guys (and girls) come over and watch sports on the big t.v. It is big! You can’t get the t.v.’s big enough for me and I don’t even watch sports.
Okay, I watch the Olympics. Back to when the guys come over – these roll-ups are very quick to throw together and they are an easy food to pop in your mouth along with chips and salsa.
A real winner.
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Pesto Tortilla Rollups
Ingredients
- 10 Tortillas - that are about 6-8" across - you can use less tortillas if you buy the larger size. They are just for stuffing and rolling anyway.
- 15 ounces pinto beans - can, drained, or homemade refried beans that equal about 10 ounces (you can also use giant white beans cannellini)
- 2 tablespoons salsa - any of your favorite
- 2 ounces Basil Pesto - small jar or homemade that equals about 2 ounces
- 2 ounces Sun Dried Tomato Pesto - see link to homemade sun dried tomato pesto below in the Instructions - small jar or homemade that equals about 2 ounces
Instructions
- Process the whole beans in a Food Processor or mash really well with a fork.
- Put the processed beans in a small mixing bowl and mix in the salsa.
- Now for assembly.
- Spread a small amount of the bean mixture on the tortilla.
- See the photo below.
- Go almost to the edge and not real thick.
- Spread a little bit of sun dried tomato pesto and also the basil pesto on the tortillas that already have the bean mixture.
- Now roll up the tortillas firmly but not tight. You don't want to squish out the ingredients.
- Cut the roll with about 1" slices.
- The end slices are what you call throw always but don't throw them away. Eat them!
Notes
Nutrition
soniya says
These looks so good! perfect bite size .. bith my bkys will definetly love these rollups!
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
What an interesting combination of flavors. Definitely curious to try these out .
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
This looks delicious! Perfect party appetizers!!
Pam Greer says
It’s about to be football time in Tennessee and these roll ups will be great for tailgating! I have to check out your other ones too!
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says
A very tasty idea, these would make a great party food for a buffet. So easy to make too.
Ginny McMeans says
Thank you so much Janet! Yes, freezable and then defrost in the fridge! You can freeze them rolled-up, unsliced and then slice after defrosted also.
Janet Bishop says
These look wonderful (and easy). Freezable?
Ginny McMeans says
They will dry out very quickly Denise and are really made to eat at room temperature. If you would like to warm them I would zap them in the microwave, in a single layer, for a few seconds.
Denise says
Can these be warmed in an oven? Looking at them I thought they were at first but didn’t see that mentioned in the post.
Thanks!
Ginny McMeans says
That makes me feel good Fabiola! I am glad your niece is coming too.
[email protected] says
I love this, it looks so easy! Perfect for my niece who is visiting.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
I am a huge pesto fan so I really love these rollups. Pinning for later.
Ginny McMeans says
You are very welcome and I am very glad you found these. They really are good!
Gaia Verne says
Hi and Thanks! I am a recipe junkie, so excited to make this recipe. What a great Foodie for my entertainment menu…always looking for something easy and quick and delicious. Thanks again.
Ginny McMeans says
Fantastic! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
Joy says
Made for a work shared lunch and were yum
Ginny McMeans says
That would be perfect. Just to be safe you should put a few ice cubes underneath the container holding the rollups.
nirali says
what about taking them to school in an air tight container ?
Ginny McMeans says
It really depends on how long the plane trip was including the driving time and waiting at the airport. They would travel well but I am always nervous about keeping things at room temperature too long. I would not like to keep these out of the fridge for more than 2 hours.
Terry BEar says
Can’t wait to try these!
Would they be good to take on a plane trip?
Thanks,
BEar
Ginny McMeans says
Your version with the artichokes sounds wonderful. I fixed the pesto link too. Thanks!
Laura says
Hi Ginny,
The rollups are really delicious! I made my own pesto paste and also added chopped up artichokes. Yum!
Ginny McMeans says
It will be different but it may turn out really well. I would love to hear how it was.
Liz says
I’m going to mix Italian dressing instead of salsa, and I couldn’t find a ready-made sun dried tomato pesto that didn’t have cheese in it, so I have an olive pesto and a basil pesto. Wish me luck and I hope its as good as yours!
Ginny McMeans says
You are so welcome. Yes, this would be perfect for dorm living. Glad you are here.
Mickey says
This recipe looks delicious! I’m in a college dorm living situation right now and never want to make anything too complicated, so this is perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Ginny McMeans says
Thank you so much Terrie. I fixed that 1 minute. I thought I had to fill in the space with a number but it took 0. No cooking time. Thanks for forcing me to use my brain. 🙂
Terrie says
They look great! Will certainly try them out. What is the 1 minute cook part? Just to warm them up? Thanks for a great recipe.
Ginny McMeans says
That would definitely work in my house. 🙂
Peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
These look great. I would think they could be served as a main course or an appetizer. What do you think?