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 (aka pinwheels) 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.
I’d love to give you some little hints and shopping tools to help make these rollups but they are so easy that I can’t come up with anything.
You need a spoon to scoop and you can spread with the back of the spoon. You’ll need a knife to slice the rolls. Oh, yeah and a cutting board on which you’ll do your slicing.
See what I mean? They are simple and tasty and everybody likes them. What’s not to like?
Here’s a picture of what the tortillas look like before you start to roll them up. The filling isn’t spread quite to the edges so that it doesn’t squeeze out when you’re rolling.
Also, not too thick of layers either for the same reason. Roll firmly but not so tightly you squeeze everything out the sides.
They turn out so delicious! 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
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
These looks so good! perfect bite size .. bith my bkys will definetly love these rollups!
Matt @ Plating Pixels
What an interesting combination of flavors. Definitely curious to try these out .
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
This looks delicious! Perfect party appetizers!!
Pam Greer
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
A very tasty idea, these would make a great party food for a buffet. So easy to make too.
Ginny McMeans
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
These look wonderful (and easy). Freezable?
Ginny McMeans
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
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
That makes me feel good Fabiola! I am glad your niece is coming too.