Description
Mediterranean Pinwheels are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that combines fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and savory spices all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for parties or a quick lunch, these pinwheels are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making them an Instagram-worthy dish that everyone will love. With endless customization options, you can adapt the recipe to suit various dietary needs while delivering a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced)
- ¾ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your workspace: Clean your countertop and gather all ingredients.
- Spread cream cheese: Evenly spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese over each tortilla.
- Layer vegetables: Place fresh spinach, bell pepper slices, black olives, feta cheese, and herbs on top of the cream cheese.
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze lemon juice over the layered ingredients for extra flavor.
- Roll tightly: Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly to enclose the fillings.
- Slice pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled tortilla into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch thick).
- Serve immediately or store in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg