Veggie Party Pinwheels
These Veggie Pinwheels are a colorful, make-ahead appetizer filled with finely chopped broccoli, carrots, and fresh herbs mixed into a creamy cheese spread. They’re easy to prep the night before, slice before serving, and perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or any occasion that calls for bite-sized freshness.
Servings: 28 pinwheels
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp softened
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons diced fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli
- 2 cups diced fresh carrots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 flour tortillas 8"
Instructions
- Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Stir or beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add finely chopped broccoli, diced carrots, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Mix well until everything is fully combined. It may take a few minutes for the cream cheese and mayo to incorporate evenly, so be patient and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Once the filling is well mixed, smooth the surface and divide it into fourths by lightly marking the mixture with a knife.
- Spread one portion evenly over a tortilla, nearly reaching the edges but leaving about 1/2 inch of space along the border to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam side down on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap it snugly in the plastic and seal. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Chill the wrapped rolls in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step helps the pinwheels firm up and makes slicing much cleaner.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the tortillas, trim off the ends, and slice each roll into 1-inch rounds (about 7 slices per tortilla). For the cleanest slice, wipe of knife between cuts. Serve immediately, or keep covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best texture, chop all vegetables into very small, uniform pieces so the filling spreads easily.
- You can swap part of the broccoli for diced red bell pepper for a touch of color and sweetness.
- These pinwheels are great for lunchboxes and stay fresh for a day or two when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 | Calories: 130kcal