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Easy Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels

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A quick, no-cook snack featuring colorful fresh veggies and creamy spread rolled in soft tortillas, perfect for busy days or light appetizers.

Ingredients

  • Large flour tortillas, soft and pliable
  • Cream cheese, softened (plain or herbed)
  • Fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
  • Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Orange bell pepper, thin strips
  • Shredded carrots, peeled and grated
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise (seeds removed if watery)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Thinly slice the red, yellow, and orange bell peppers into long strips about 1/4 inch thick. Peel and grate the carrots. Slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin ribbons, removing seeds if watery. Wash spinach leaves and pat dry. Chop fresh herbs if using.
  2. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft enough to spread easily. Stir in a pinch of salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs if desired.
  3. Lay a large tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread a generous, even layer (about 1/4 cup or 2 ounces) of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Layer the spinach leaves in a single layer, then arrange the bell pepper strips, grated carrots, and cucumber ribbons neatly on top. Sprinkle chopped herbs if using.
  5. Roll the tortilla tightly but gently from the edge with the veggies, tucking in as you go to keep the roll compact. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  6. Remove the wrapped roll from the fridge. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1-inch thick rounds. Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
  7. Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

If veggies are thick, salt and pat dry cucumber or bell peppers to avoid sogginess. Warm tortillas briefly if stiff. Chill rolled tortillas before slicing for cleaner pinwheels. Variations include swapping cream cheese for hummus or dairy-free spreads, adding protein like turkey or smoked salmon, or using different tortillas.

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