ROAST BEEF AND AVOCADO WRAPS

Roast Beef and Avocado Wraps image

Even those who don't like or haven't tried avocados usually like these wraps. They are especially great for a summer lunch with a crisp salad.

Provided by Naomi Winter

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Wraps and Roll-Ups

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
6 tomato and oregano tortillas
6 lettuce leaves - rinsed and dried
12 slices deli sliced roast beef
1 avocado, cubed
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Mix the cream cheese, cumin, garlic, and chili flakes in a bowl until well blended.
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, dividing evenly. Place a lettuce leaf on each tortilla, and top with two roast beef slices. Sprinkle evenly with avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. Starting at one end, gently roll up each tortilla into a tight tube. Slice in half diagonally and place two pieces on 6 serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1388.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g