Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
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Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
Description
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels combine large flour tortillas with a creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese spread to hold a crisp, colorful assortment of vegetables including red and yellow bell peppers, carrot strips, baby spinach, and shredded purple cabbage. For those who prefer added protein, cooked shredded chicken can be included. The layered filling is spread onto each tortilla leaving a border, rolled up tightly, and sliced crosswise to create bite-sized pinwheel shapes that highlight the bright vegetable colors.
The texture contrasts between the soft, pliable tortillas and the crunchy fresh vegetables, while the ranch-flavored cream cheese adds a smooth, tangy element that ties the ingredients together. These pinwheels require no cooking and can be assembled quickly, then chilled before serving, making them a convenient option for gatherings or lunchboxes.
The recipe encourages making the pinwheels a day in advance to let flavors meld and facilitates easy preparation. Children can participate by spreading the cream cheese mixture, making it a fun family activity. The simple assembly and colorful presentation help make these pinwheels a practical finger food for casual meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 4 tortilla large
- 2/3 cup cream cheese can use light, whipped
- 1 tablespoon ranch powder you can also use store bought, dry
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced strips
- 1/2 cup carrot thinly sliced strips
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper thinly sliced strips
- 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup chicken optional, cooked shredded
Instructions
- Mix together the cream cheese and ranch powder until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the 4 tortillas.
- Leaving a 1 inch border on all sides, lay out 2 tablespoons of each vegetable in rows across the tortillas; top with shredded chicken.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly; if the ends don't stay shut you can add a bit more cream cheese to seal. Cut crosswise into pinwheels and serve.
Notes
- Prepare the pinwheels ahead and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor and ease slicing.
- Kids can help spread the cream cheese with a spoon under supervision, making assembly more interactive.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 55.9mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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