Fresh Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
These colorful and fresh veggie pinwheels with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese spread are an easy, quick, and crowd-pleasing party appetizer perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill), chopped (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium orange carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry all fresh produce. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber about 1/8 inch thick. Peel and julienne the carrot into matchstick-size pieces. Finely shred the purple cabbage and remove any large stems from the spinach or greens.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, chopped fresh herbs (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Arrange the veggies evenly over the cream cheese layer starting with spinach or greens, then bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and purple cabbage to create a rainbow effect.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, keeping the filling snug inside. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the roll from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter with colorful spirals facing up.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Pat veggies dry to avoid soggy tortillas. Chill rolls for at least 30 minutes before slicing to keep pinwheels intact. Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to slice cleanly. Can substitute dairy-free cream cheese and gluten-free tortillas for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One pinwheel slice (
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
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