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    Home » Appetizers

    Easy Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels

    Date: December 15, 2020 | 3:02 pm, Connie Edwards McGaughy - 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. See AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE below.

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    Easy Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels 🌶 Festive & tasty tortilla rolls filled with plant-based cheeses, veggies, peppers & herbs. Celebrate everyday!

    Easy Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels arranged on a plate.

    Fiesta pinwheels are at the top of my list, right along side my vegan cranberry cheese bites and vegan cheese fondue as favorite easy, cheesy appetizers for holiday parties. They're so simple to make and can be prepared several hours in advance. Seems like no matter how well I plan, I'm always squeezed for time before guests arrive, so dishes like these make party hosting a breeze.

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    Vegan fiesta pinwheel appetizers arranged on a square white plate.
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    • 🌶 Ingredients
    • 🌶 Instructions
    • 🌶 Equipment
    • Recipe
    • Food Safety

    How to Make Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels

    One of the things I love so much about making these easy cheesy vegan fiesta pinwheels is I can use ingredients I have on hand and create a tasty and satisfying appetizer or snack for myself or for a crowd.

    All you need is a package of fresh soft tortillas, vegan cream cheese and some seasonings and you'll have the basics to create pinwheels. From there add chopped fresh veggies, shredded cheese, fresh herbs . . . and have fun!

    Vegan cheese pinwheels on a plate.

    🌶 Ingredients

    Ingredients for making easy vegan fiesta pinwheels.

    The Basics

    • Flour tortillas - any variety (plain, sun dried tomato, spinach, whole wheat, gluten-free) but they need to be fresh and soft
    • Vegan cream cheese - Plain, chive, sun dried tomato, roasted pepper (your choice)
    • Fresh herbs - Chives, cilantro, or scallions (chopped)
    • Dried seasonings - Garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, taco seasoning, Spike or your favorite all purpose seasoning (your choice)

    Optional add-ins

    • Shredded vegan cheese - Cheddar, jack, pepper jack, parmesan (your choice)
    • Bell pepper - red, orange, yellow or green (finely diced)
    • Jalapeño peppers - fresh, bottled or canned (finely diced)
    • Sun dried tomatoes - (drained & chopped)
    • Olives - Black or green (chopped)
    • Artichoke hearts - marinated or packed in water (drained and chopped)

    For the vegan fiesta pinwheels shown in the photos, I used:

    • Spinach tortillas
    • Plain vegan cream cheese
    • Artichoke hearts - diced
    • Red bell pepper - finely diced
    • Fresh chives - minced
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt

    🌶 Instructions

  • Begin by making the filling. Mix together ingredients in a bowl, thoroughly combining everything.
  • 🥕Tortilla Tip

    The key to making pinwheels is by using fresh, soft tortillas. Dry or even slightly stale tortillas may crack or fall apart when you roll them up.

    Vegan fiesta pinwheel filling spread on a spinach tortilla.

    Place a tortilla on a flat clean surface.

    Using a broad spatula or knife, spread a fairly thick layer of filling on the tortilla, covering the surface all the way around, leaving about ¼" exposed on the edges.

    Gently roll from one end and lightly press down to seal edge with filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

    Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 - 8 hours.

    Spinach tortillas filled with vegan cream cheese and veggies.

    Enjoy hot or cold

    To serve chilled - Remove plastic wrap and slice into ½" rounds. Place on a plate or platter and serve.

    Personally, I like to broil them briefly in the oven so that the cheese gets melty and the tortillas slightly crisp around the edges.

    To serve hot - Arrange sliced pinwheels on a non-stick baking sheet or line with foil. Place in broiler for about one minute - watch them carefully or they will burn. Remove from broiler and serve immediately.

    I pulled these out of the broiler, flipped them over (toasted side down) and plated them with a sprinkle of additional fresh red bell pepper and chopped chives. They were absolutely delish!

    Vegan pinwheel appetizers on a plate.

    🥕NOTE: This recipe yields approximately two dozen ½" thick pinwheels, which requires only 2-3 large tortillas.

    Easy vegan fiesta pinwheels arranged on a plate.

    🌶 Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Knife
    • Medium bowl
    • Spoon for mixing
    • Spreader or broad knife
    • Plastic wrap
    • Baking sheet (optional)
    Vegan fiesta pinwheels on a plate.

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    Easy vegan fiesta pinwheels on a square plate.

    very vegan 🌱 very good

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    Recipe

    Easy Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels

    Easy Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels

    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Refrigerate: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Connie 🥕
    Easy Vegan Fiesta Pinwheels 🌶A festive & flavorful starter or snack for any occasion. Filled with plant-based cheeses, fresh veggies, peppers and herbs rolled up inside soft tortillas. Celebrate everyday!
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    Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Knife
    • medium bowl
    • Spoon for mixing
    • Spreader or broad knife
    • plastic wrap
    • Baking sheet (optional)

    Ingredients

    • 3 large Flour tortillas any variety - must be fresh & soft
    • 8 oz Vegan cream cheese plain, chive, herb or roasted pepper
    • ⅓ cup Vegan cheese shredded - cheddar or pepper jack - optional
    • ⅓ cup Bell pepper diced - red, orange, yellow or green - optional
    • 1 tablespoon Jalapeño peppers bottled or canned, chopped - optional
    • ¼ cup Olives sliced black or green - optional
    • ¼ cup Artichoke hearts diced - marinated or packed in water is fine, be sure to thoroughly drain first - optional
    • 2 tablespoon Herbs fresh, minced - chives, cilantro or scallions
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Dried seasonings optional - red pepper flakes, taco seasoning, Spike or your favorite all purpose seasoning

    Instructions

    • Prepare veggie ingredients by finely dicing all into small pieces
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, veggies and any herbs or seasonings.
    • Place tortilla on a flat, clean surface
    • Spread a thick layer of cream cheese mixture over entire tortilla, leaving about ¼ " exposed on edges.
    • Gently roll up tortilla and press down lightly to seal edge with filling.
    • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
    • Wrap rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 - 8 hours before serving.
    • When ready to serve, remove plastic and slice into ¼" round pinwheels.
    • Pinwheels may be served cold, as-is or they can be heated by placing on a non-stick metal baking pan under a broiler for about one minute. Watch carefully while broiling so that they don't burn. Remove from oven and serve hot.

    Notes

    🥕This recipe yields approximately two dozen ½" thick pinwheels. Increase your ingredients as needed for the number of guests you're serving. Chances are you'll likely have extra tortillas since this recipe only requires 3 tortillas for 24 pinwheels. 
    🥕Keep it colorful! Make your fiesta pinwheels extra festive by using a combination of plain, spinach and sun-dried tomato tortillas along with bright red, orange, yellow and green peppers.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, please rate it in the comments below. Sharing your experience helps others decide if they should give it a try too. Thanks a bunch!🥕

    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Connie Edwards McGaughy

      December 15, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      These festive & delish pinwheel appetizers are as fun to look at as they are scrumptious to munch on. Quick & easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

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