Southwest Roll Ups – an easy appetizer perfect for parties. Full of black beans, spinach, peppers, onion, cilantro and a dairy free southwest flavored ranch dressing. They make a great lunch too!
These Southwest Roll Ups are kind of like my Smoky Mexican Bean Dip meets Black Bean Pasta Salad meets Veggie Tortilla Rollups. They make the perfect little party appetizers. Especially for Cinco de Mayo coming up, but really they are perfect anytime of year. You could even make them into wraps for lunch or dinner instead of cutting them into bite size pieces. You could easily swap out the veggies for whatever you have in the fridge (corn would be a great addition!), or even use a different kind of bean (pinto beans would be great!). Versatile and delicious – you’ve gotta make these!
We’ve been eating a version of these Southwest Roll Ups for many years. In fact, the very first day my son went to Kindergarten (4 years ago!), he requested black bean rollups in his lunchbox. Can’t argue with that, right?! The bite size pieces, while obviously being party perfect, are also toddler, little kid, and tiny hands friendly. I didn’t even use my dairy free Ranch Dressing back then, just added a few tablespoons of salsa for flavor. But, the dressing adds a creamy factor that helps hold the tortilla rollups together. And it’s a delicious flavor complement as well.
There is so much flavor packed into these little bites. They are sure to be a hit with vegetarians and omnivores alike. Full of fiber and plant protein, vitamins and minerals, you can have several (many, even!) without feeling guilty. So grab that margarita and enjoy!
Southwest Roll Ups
I hope you loved these Southwest Roll Ups as much as we do. If you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
- 15 oz can black beans
- 1/4 of a red onion (diced)
- 1 sweet bell pepper, any color
- 1/2 of a zucchini (diced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (ribs & seeds removed) (diced)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- juice of 1/2 lime
- fresh spinach leaves
- cilantro leaves
- 6 large tortillas (use gluten free, if desired)
- 1 recipe Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing
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Make the Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing and set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the black beans, red onion, sweet bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeño, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and lime juice. Mix well.
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Lay a tortilla flat on your work surface. Spread 1-2 tbsp of Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing all over the tortilla. Add a few fresh spinach leaves, then 1/2 cup of the bean mixture, followed by a few cilantro leaves. Roll up the tortilla tightly. Cut into bite size pieces. Serve right away or place in the fridge until ready to serve.
~You can make the Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing ahead of time and keep in the fridge for several days until needed.
~This will server about 12-15 people as an appetizer. You can also make these as a wrap for lunch or dinner. Simply cut the rolled tortilla in half instead of bite size pieces. Will serve 4-6.
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I LOVE doing roll-ups for parties or an easy lunch for the kids, and I’m so glad to finally have something other than ham and cheese! These look stinking amazing!
Thank you, Karly! They are definitely a nice change from the usual sandwich fillings. Let me know if you try them. Enjoy!
These look so flavorful Jenn. I really need to make easy make-ahead recipes like this for lunch. They would be a lifesaver!
Thanks, Alisa! I agree. Pre-made or at least pre-prepped is key to eating well all day. I don’t do it as often as I should.
I could eat these every day!
I think that’s a good plan! 🙂 Thanks, Ginny!
My kids would be asking for these too! We just love all the Tex Mex flavors and this sounds perfect for those cravings
Our favorite flavors for sure! Thanks, Nicole!
Ultimate Cinco de Mayo recipe destination! Those roll ups look a great addition to any Cinco de Mayo menu! And creamy cumin ranch dressing looks amazing! I can think of a few things I’d want to put this on!
Oh, yes, I really do put the dressing on everything! Thanks, Kristina!
Ooh yum! What a great appetizer for Cinco de Mayo. 🙂 These would be a perfect lunch too!
Thanks, Mary Ellen!
These Southwest Roll Ups will be a big hit for Cinco de Mayo! Love all the flavors going on! Perfect party food all year long!
Thanks, Taylor! I agree!
These look great, can’t remember the last time I had a roll up but use to have them at parties all the time. These would be perfect for one of our many soccer dinners or summer get togethers!
Thanks, Sarah! Time to bring back the rollup! 🙂
I totally want to make these for the next potluck I go it! Follow Your Heart came out with the best gluten-free tortillas.
Oh really? I haven’t seen those – I’ll have to look for them. Thanks, Amy!
Funny story, when I went dairy free and was visiting my in-laws they were so excited to serve me dairy free food…like pinwheels filled with cream cheese, doh!! I can now show them one’s I can actually eat
Haha! This happens to me ALL THE TIME! Friends trying to be nice like “I made this especially for you. It’s healthy. I used Greek Yogurt.” Ummmmmmmm. 🙂
Perfect appetizer for summer get-togethers! YUM.
For sure! Summer picnics here we come!
I have potlucks a lot, and these look like they’d they be a super fun dish to make for one!
Perfect for potlucks! Thanks, Dianne!
These are so cute! They’d be great in lunch boxes.
Yes, perfect in lunch boxes! And so easy to customize for each child too. Thanks, Becky!
What a great variety of veggies in these! They sound so flavorful! And the creamy cumin ranch dressing sounds awesome!
Oh, the dressing is what really makes them sing! It’s a fave for sure! Thanks, Sonali!
Absolutely love these. Jenn brought these to a party at my house and these were the hit appetizer with everyone – vegetarians and omnivores alike.
Thank you! Always a big hit at parties. Maybe I’ll make them for Mother’s Day too! 🙂
These sound so delicious! I bet my girls would gobble them up for lunch! 🙂
Thanks, Jessica! Perfect for those little hands!