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Simple Pinwheels Recipe

The best pinwheel recipe! Tasty tortilla pinwheels filled with vegan cream cheese, crunchy veggies, and fresh dill.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time (optional)1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Keyword: beach snack, capers, cream cheese dip, easy healthy lunch, healthy snacks, how to roast carrots, kids snacks, lunch, lunch box, make ahead, party food recipes, vegan recipes for kids
Servings: 32 pinwheels
Author: Nicole Vranjican

Ingredients

Dill + Caper Cream Cheese

  • 8 oz softened vegan cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp capers drained
  • 1 tsp dried dill or 2 tsp fresh
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Pinwheel Ingredients

  • 4 burrito size tortillas
  • 4 large carrots
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ medium red onion
  • 2 large lemons
  • 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning or All-Purpose Seasoning

Instructions

Prep

  • Grate the carrots and season with 3 tbsp lemon juice and a a big pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
  • Cut the remaining lemons into wedges, and then thinly slice the onion.

Assemble

  • Place the softened vegan cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add the capers, dill, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Tip: make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing.
  • Then spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture on a large (burrito size) tortilla and spread into an even layer.
    Top with 1/4 of the carrot mixture, spinach, and sliced onions.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 of the Everything Bagel Seasoning and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Then tightly roll into a log.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and toppings.

Slice and Serve

  • If making in advance (recommended) Wrap each log tightly and place in the fridge for 1 hour. Before serving, slice into 32 pinwheels using a serrated knife and enjoy!
    If serving immediately: use a serrated knife to cut into 32 pinwheels and enjoy!