Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels - A Make Ahead Snack
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Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels - A Make Ahead Snack
Description
Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels consist of finely chopped green chili, red bell pepper, and green onions mixed into a creamy base of softened cream cheese and sour cream. Shredded cheddar adds richness and texture while Cajun seasoning seasons the mixture with a mild spice blend. The filling is spread over flour tortillas, which are rolled tightly, wrapped, and chilled for at least two hours or overnight. Cooling allows the flavors to meld and the rolls to firm up for slicing. When cut into half-inch pinwheels, these snacks are convenient to serve cold and showcase contrasting colors and layers. They are practical for make-ahead needs and provide a blend of creamy, spicy, and fresh flavor sensations in a portable format.
Ingredients
- 1 green chili
- ½ bell pepper small red
- 2 green onions
- 1 cream cheese package (8 ounce), softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt see notes
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Finely chop the green chili, bell pepper and green onions.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, chopped chilies, green onion and bell pepper.
- Add the cajun seasoning and salt if using.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Lay a tortilla on a chopping board and evenly spread about ⅓-1/2 cup of the filling over it. (The exact amount will depend on the size of your tortilla.)
- Roll the tortilla up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Place all tortillas in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Slice in ½ inch pieces and serve.
Notes
- Check the salt content of your Cajun seasoning to avoid over-salting the filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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