Southwestern Pinwheels

Southwestern Pinwheels takes approximately 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 20 and costs 29 cents per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 49 calories. 277 people have made this recipe and would make it again. A mixture of cilantro, flour tortillas, spinach leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It works well as a cheap hor d'oeuvre. It is brought to you by Vegetarian Times. With a spoonacular score of 36%, this dish is rather bad. Try Southwestern Chicken Pinwheels, Southwestern Rachel Sandwich with Southwestern Slaw: Boar’s Head Boldest Bracket Challenge, and Pinwheels for similar recipes.

Servings: 20

 

Ingredients:

12 small cilantro strips for garnish

2 (10-inch) green chili or spinach-flavored flour tortillas

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

2 Tbs. thinly sliced green onion

½ tsp. ground cumin

4 oz. light cream cheese, softened

Salsa

¼ cup finely shredded Mexican-style or sharp cheddar cheese

Spinach leaves

2 Tbs. chunky salsa or ½ Tbs. chopped, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce

Equipment:

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, chopped cilantro and cumin; mix well. Spread evenly over tortillas. Place a layer of spinach over cheese. Roll tightly; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; arrange cut side up on serving platter. Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Serve with a dollop of salsa on top.

 

Step by step:


1. In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, chopped cilantro and cumin; mix well.

2. Spread evenly over tortillas.

3. Place a layer of spinach over cheese.

4. Roll tightly; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

5. Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; arrange cut side up on serving platter.

6. Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving.

7. Serve with a dollop of salsa on top.


Nutrition Information:

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48k Calories
1g Protein
1g Total Fat
6g Carbs
2% Health Score
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Calories
48k
2%

Fat
1g
3%

  Saturated Fat
0.94g
6%

Carbohydrates
6g
2%

  Sugar
2g
2%

Cholesterol
4mg
2%

Sodium
322mg
14%

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Protein
1g
4%

Vitamin K
7µg
7%

Vitamin A
302IU
6%

Phosphorus
41mg
4%

Manganese
0.08mg
4%

Calcium
37mg
4%

Potassium
131mg
4%

Selenium
2µg
3%

Vitamin B6
0.07mg
3%

Vitamin B1
0.05mg
3%

Vitamin B3
0.66mg
3%

Fiber
0.83g
3%

Vitamin E
0.48mg
3%

Folate
12µg
3%

Iron
0.45mg
3%

Vitamin B2
0.04mg
2%

Magnesium
7mg
2%

Copper
0.04mg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.14mg
1%

Vitamin C
1mg
1%

Zinc
0.19mg
1%

Vitamin B12
0.06µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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