Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Colorful Ranch Vegetable Wraps
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Small bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Microwave
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- ¼ cup broccoli, diced
- ¼ cup carrot, peeled and grated
- ¼ cup zucchini, cut into small strips
- ¼ cup yellow summer squash, cut into small strips
- ½ tomato, diced
- ⅛ cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp chives or green onion, finely chopped
Grocery Store Ingredients
- ½ Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 4 Tbsp cream cheese
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
- Stir the ranch seasoning into the cream cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place the broccoli in a small microwave-safe bowl with 1 Tbsp water. Microwave for 1 minute, then drain.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the tortillas, leaving about one inch bare around the edge.
- Sprinkle the vegetables over the cream cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1–2 hours.
- Slice each wrap in half and serve.
Notes
Substitutions
- Cream Cheese and Ranch Seasoning Mix: Bottled ranch dressing.
- Vegetables: Any fresh vegetables on hand.
- 8-inch Flour Tortillas: Any size flour or corn tortilla.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
