Description
Delicious and vibrant Mexican pinwheels are the perfect appetizer, filled with creamy cheese, savory spices, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add salsa, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar, black beans, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
- Lay out a tortilla and spread ¼ of the mixture evenly across it, reaching all edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
- Slice each log into 1-inch pinwheels with a sharp serrated knife.
- Arrange on a platter and garnish with extra cilantro or paprika if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider experimenting with fillings like olives or jalapeños. Always serve cold for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg