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Fresh Rainbow Veggie Pinwheel Tortillas

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A quick, easy, and healthy lunch recipe featuring colorful fresh veggies and a creamy herb spread rolled in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for lunches, picnics, and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat or dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled into thin ribbons
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeded and sliced into ribbons
  • 1/2 cup purple cabbage, shredded finely
  • Handful of baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt. Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional), and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. If cream cheese is too firm, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
  2. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Thinly slice 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper into long strips about 1/4 inch thick. Using a vegetable peeler, shave 1 large carrot and 1/2 cucumber into ribbons. Shred about 1/2 cup purple cabbage finely and wash a handful of baby spinach leaves.
  3. Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous, even layer (about 1/4 inch thick) of the herb cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  4. Starting at one edge of the tortilla, arrange the sliced veggies in rows to create a rainbow effect: red pepper, yellow pepper, carrot ribbons, cucumber ribbons, purple cabbage, and spinach leaves. Keep layers even and avoid overfilling.
  5. Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from the veggie edge towards the empty border, creating a firm log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  6. Chill the wrapped rolls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help the filling set and make slicing easier.
  7. Remove the pinwheels from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each roll into 1-inch rounds. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or pack for lunch.

Notes

Warm tortillas slightly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) if cracking while rolling. Dry veggies well to prevent sogginess. Chill pinwheels for at least 30 minutes before slicing for best results. Store wrapped in refrigerator up to 2 days; sliced pinwheels keep best for 24 hours.

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Keywords: veggie pinwheels, healthy lunch, rainbow vegetables, easy lunch recipe, vegetarian, cream cheese spread, picnic food

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