Fresh Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
Colorful, crisp, and perfectly balanced veggie pinwheels with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese filling rolled in soft tortillas, ideal for easy appetizers or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Splash of lemon juice (about 1/2 teaspoon, optional)
- Carrots, julienned
- Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
- Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Baby spinach leaves
- Green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Wash and dry all produce. Julienne the carrots and bell peppers into thin strips about 2-3 inches long. Slice the cucumber into thin ribbons or rounds, removing seeds if desired. Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the spinach leaves.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Lay one large tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges.
- Arrange the prepared veggies in horizontal rows across the tortilla, leaving about an inch of space at the edges. Start with spinach, then carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and finish with green onions.
- Starting from one edge, gently but firmly roll the tortilla into a tight log, tucking veggies in as you go.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
- Unwrap and slice into 1-inch thick rounds with a sharp knife using a gentle sawing motion.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a platter, colorful side up, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading. Keep veggies thin and uniform for easier rolling and cleaner slices. Chill the rolled tortilla before slicing to prevent squashing. Warm tortillas slightly in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to prevent cracking. Remove cucumber seeds and pat dry to avoid sogginess. Customize herbs or veggies as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
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