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Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels - A Make Ahead Snack
These Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels are a great vegetarian snack, perfect for pot lucks and backyard parties. They travel well and can be made unto 24 hours in advance. Jam packed with flavor these pinwheels are such a quick and delicious party snack.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 green chili
- ½ small red bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounce) - softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 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.
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Notes
- Check your cajun seasoning, some brands contain salt. If so taste your mixture before adding the salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3.6mg
(4%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% 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.