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Fresh Spring Veggie Pinwheels

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These fresh spring veggie pinwheels are a crisp, wholesome snack featuring fresh veggies and herby cream cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for quick snacks, casual lunches, or party platters.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese (Philadelphia preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (dill, chives, or parsley)
  • 1 medium cucumber (about 150 grams), thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper (about 120 grams), thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot (about 70 grams), shredded
  • 30 grams baby spinach or mixed salad greens, washed and patted dry
  • Optional add-ins: thinly sliced radishes, avocado slices, or alfalfa sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh herbs. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined (about 5 minutes).
  2. Thinly slice 1 medium cucumber, 1 red bell pepper, and shred 1 large carrot. Wash and dry a handful of baby spinach leaves. Ensure slices are thin but still crunchy (10-15 minutes).
  3. Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges (2 minutes).
  4. Arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, and spinach leaves evenly over the cream cheese layer. Avoid piling too thickly (3 minutes).
  5. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly but gently to avoid tearing. Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to firm up and hold its shape.
  6. Remove the roll from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1-inch wide pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter (5 minutes).

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading. Thin, even veggie slices help maintain crispness and make rolling easier. Chill the rolled tortillas before slicing to keep pinwheels intact. If tortillas crack when rolling, warm them slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds. Pat veggies dry to avoid sogginess. Prepare veggies the night before to save time.

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