Description

Carrot and Cream Cheese Pinwheels offer a delightful contrast of creamy and crunchy textures. The smooth, tangy cream cheese pairs perfectly with the crisp, fresh carrots, creating a refreshing bite that is both satisfying and light.

Ingredients

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For the Pinwheels:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chives, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
Evenly distribute the grated carrots over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
Starting from one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and slice each log into 1-inch pinwheels.
Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy!

Notes

Make-ahead: These pinwheels can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Substitutions: Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option or swap cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: appetizers
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
Calories: 150
Sugar: 2 grams
Sodium: 250 milligrams
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 20 milligrams

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