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Festive veggie pinwheels with creamy cheese, perfect for colorful holiday appetizers or wholesome snacks.

# Components:

→ Wraps & Spread

01 - 4 large spinach or whole wheat tortillas
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - ½ yellow bell pepper, finely diced
09 - ½ orange bell pepper, finely diced
10 - 1 small carrot, shredded
11 - ½ cucumber, seeded and finely diced
12 - ½ cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions

→ Garnish (optional)

14 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and spreadable.
02 - Place one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread one quarter of the cheese mixture over the tortilla, leaving a ½ inch border.
03 - Distribute an even layer of bell peppers, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, and chives over the spread, arranging colors to resemble Christmas lights.
04 - Firmly press the vegetables into the spread and tightly roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
05 - Follow the same steps to assemble the remaining wraps.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to facilitate slicing.
07 - Unwrap and cut each roll into 6 pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful snack
  • Healthy and vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • Contains milk (cream cheese and yogurt) and wheat unless gluten-free wraps are used
  • Can be made ahead and sliced just before serving
03 -
  • Chill the rolled tortillas to make slicing easier
  • Arrange veggies in colorful rows for a festive look
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