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Fresh Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels

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These fresh rainbow veggie pinwheels with cream cheese are a quick, colorful, and easy appetizer or snack bursting with crisp veggies and tangy cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • Flour tortillas, 8-inch size (whole wheat or gluten-free optional)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
  • 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red cabbage, shredded
  • About 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, loosely packed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced avocado or sprouts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese spread: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped dill, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Prep the veggies: Wash thoroughly. Thinly slice bell peppers into long strips, julienne the carrot, thinly slice cucumber (remove seeds if watery), shred red cabbage finely, and pick fresh spinach leaves.
  3. Spread the cream cheese: Lay one tortilla flat. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around edges.
  4. Layer the veggies: Arrange spinach leaves first, then bell peppers, carrot, cucumber, and cabbage evenly over the cream cheese without overfilling.
  5. Roll tightly: Starting at one edge, roll the tortilla firmly but gently to avoid tearing, tucking in veggies as you roll to form a compact spiral.
  6. Wrap and chill: Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Slice and serve: Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid tearing tortillas. Chill pinwheels before slicing to help them hold shape. Use a serrated knife and wipe blade clean between cuts for neat slices. Warm tortillas slightly if stiff before spreading cream cheese. Pat veggies dry to prevent sogginess. Substitute vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free version.

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Keywords: veggie pinwheels, appetizer, cream cheese, rainbow vegetables, easy snack, healthy appetizer, no-cook recipe

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