Gluten Free Veggie Pinwheels

Gluten free veggie pinwheels bring the fun to lunch. Colorful, veggie filled tortilla roll ups are great for lunch, snacks, game day, any day! 

 

 

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1. 1. Why everyone loves pinwheels!
   2. Living Vegan, 2nd Edition
   3. Tips for making these tortilla roll ups
   4. Ingredient themes, variations and suggestions
   5. How long do pinwheels last?
   6. Jump to recipe: Gluten Free Veggie Pinwheels

Why everyone loves pinwheels

Veggie pinwheels bring all of the nostalgia. Like English muffin pizzas and wiener wraps, a tortilla roll up is firmly imprinted in my grade school memory. I had roll ups in my Snoopy lunch box when I was young, and I rolled them myself for an after school snack later in school.

Tortilla pinwheels are a fantastic lunch option, and are a kid friendly recipe. They can even help assemble them.

Make these roll ups to take to your next BBQ, enjoy with your game day eats, or roll some up for a tasty lunch or dinner.

 

Living Vegan, 2nd Edition

This recipe is one of a few dozen from one of my OG blog friends, Cadry Nelson. She recently authored Living Vegan, the second edition of a for dummies learning book. The recipes are tasty and approachable and only one part of this detailed guide to navigating a vegan lifestyle.

Cadry thought of everything with the topics covered in this book. There is a global rise in veganism, and the Living Vegan book is an extremely useful guide. A sampling of topics covered:

• Nutrition basics
• 20 minute meals
• Eating on a budget
• Where to find vegan options
• Navigating the holidays
• Kid friendly recipes, where you will find tortilla pinwheels.

Tips for making veggie pinwheels

Follow these tips for quick and easy assembly. The most difficult part is waiting for the roll ups to chill...

• Chop / mince all veggies / filling very small.
• Pat dry / squeeze veggies with a higher water content to avoid soggy pinwheels.
• Warm tortillas (stovetop or microwave) to make them more pliable, especially if previously refrigerated.
• Spread the cream cheese / hummus to the edge of the tortilla, but:
• Arrange the fillings in an even layer, leaving at least a ½ inch edge.
• Refrigerate before slicing. The longer pinwheels are refrigerated, the easier they are to slice.
• Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the tortilla roll ups.
• Make ahead recipe! Pinwheels can be made the day before; roll, wrap, and refrigerate. Slice before serving.

 

Variations on this recipe / Ingredient substitutions

I have so many ideas for pinwheel flavors and fillings! Stay tuned for more pinwheel recipes...

• Jalapeno Popper: Mix finely diced fresh jalapeños and grated cheddar into the cream cheese before spreading.
• Taco: Stir some taco seasoning into the cream cheese, and fill with chopped beans, corn, tomato.
• Italian: Add tomato paste to the cream cheese, and fill with olives and artichoke hearts.
• Super veggie: Spread with hummus instead of cream cheese, and fill with spinach, carrots, bell peppers, fresh herbs.

Create your own with your favorite veggies and fillings.

• Soy free vegan cream cheese in place of hummus
• Sliced olives
• Cucumbers
• Marinated artichoke hearts
• Red bell pepper
• Spinach
• Chives / fresh herbs

How long do tortilla roll ups last?

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy these pinwheels within three days.

Store in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid and refrigerate.

 

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Yield: 4 servings

Veggie Pinwheels

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These colorful, veggie filled tortilla roll ups are great for lunch, snacks, game day, any day! 

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• ¾ cup cream cheese or hummus
• 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas (gluten free)
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Spread a layer of hummus on each tortilla. Make sure to go all the way to the edges. (Approximately 3 tablespoons per tortilla.)
2. On each tortilla, sprinkle about ¼ cup chopped romaine lettuce, 2 tablespoons shredded carrots, and 1 tablespoon cilantro. For easiest rolling, leave about a 1 inch gap around the edge of the tortilla, and don't overfill.
3. Roll the tortillas as tightly as you can. If serving the pinwheels immediately, use a serrated knife to evenly cut the rolled tortillas into pinwheels, roughly 2 inches in length. Place the pinwheels on a platter to serve.

See notes about slicing, storing, ingredient substitutions, and more.

Notes

Recipe featured in Living Vegan for Dummies, 2nd Edition by Cadry Nelson, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2024

Tips for making veggie pinwheels

Follow these tips for quick and easy assembly. The most difficult part is waiting for the roll ups to chill...

• Chop / mince all veggies / filling very small.
• Pat dry / squeeze veggies with a higher water content to avoid soggy pinwheels.
• Warm tortillas (stovetop or microwave) to make them more pliable, especially if previously refrigerated.
• Spread the cream cheese / hummus to the edge of the tortilla, but:
• Arrange the fillings in an even layer, leaving at least a ½ inch edge.
• Refrigerate before slicing. The longer pinwheels are refrigerated, the easier they are to slice.
• Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the tortilla roll ups.
• Make ahead recipe! Pinwheels can be made the day before; roll, wrap, and refrigerate. Slice before serving.

Variations on this recipe / Ingredient substitutions

I have so many ideas for pinwheel flavors and fillings! Stay tuned for more pinwheel recipes...

• Jalapeno Popper: Mix finely diced fresh jalapeños and grated cheddar into the cream cheese before spreading.
• Taco: Stir some taco seasoning into the cream cheese, and fill with chopped beans, corn, tomato.
• Italian: Add tomato paste to the cream cheese, and fill with olives and artichoke hearts.
• Super veggie: Spread with hummus instead of cream cheese, and fill with spinach, carrots, bell peppers, fresh herbs.

Create your own with your favorite veggies and fillings.

• Soy free vegan cream cheese in place of hummus
• Sliced olives
• Cucumbers
• Marinated artichoke hearts
• Red bell pepper
• Spinach
• Chives / fresh herbs

How long do tortilla roll ups last?

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy these pinwheels within three days.

Store in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid and refrigerate.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 4gSodium: 342mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 5gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

Recipe featured in Living Vegan for Dummies, 2nd Edition by Cadry Nelson, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2024

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