Vegan Tortilla Pinwheels
These colorful pinwheels are the kind of party snack that disappears from the platter before you even finish setting it down. A smoky, herby vegan cream cheese spread — seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and fresh chives — gets layered onto large flour tortillas along with crisp red bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrots, and baby spinach for a filling that's as vibrant as it looks. The whole thing gets rolled tight, chilled for an hour so everything firms up beautifully, then sliced into tidy little rounds that show off every colorful layer. No dairy, no animal products, and absolutely no compromise on flavor or texture. They're genuinely impressive for a gathering but require zero cooking, just some chopping, rolling, and a little patience while they chill. Each batch makes around 8 to 9 pinwheels per roll, so you'll have plenty to go around for a crowd of six. Make them ahead, keep them wrapped in the fridge, and you've got a stress-free appetizer that looks like you tried much harder than you did.
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6 servings
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and evenly mixed.
- 2
Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread about one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture in an even layer across the entire surface, going all the way to the edges.
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