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Vegan Pinwheels

Delicious Vegan Pinwheels: A Bright Snack You'll Love

Vegan Pinwheels are a delightful twist of fresh vegetables in a chickpea spread, perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pinwheels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Spread
  • 1 can Cooked Chickpeas 15oz can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small Green Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Mayonnaise
For the Pinwheels
  • 2 large Tortillas Regular or gluten-free
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot Peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Baby Spinach

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Chickpea Spread Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash one can of cooked chickpeas until mostly smooth. Stir in chopped green onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and vegan mayonnaise. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Pinwheels Assembly
  1. Lay out large tortillas on a cutting board. Spread half of the chickpea mixture on one tortilla. Layer with red bell pepper slices, carrots, and spinach. Ensure vegetables are close together.
Rolling and Cutting
  1. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly around the filling. Slice the rolled tortilla into 6-8 pinwheels. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Serving and Storing
  1. Arrange pinwheels on a platter and enjoy fresh. For storage, wrap in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh tortillas for best results and avoid wet vegetables to maintain crunch.

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