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    Get Set Vegan » Appetizers » Vegan Pinwheels

    Published: Jul 2, 2020 · Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Hawwa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegan Pinwheels

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    Surprise your taste buds with these flavorsome Vegan pinwheels or vegetable tortilla Roll ups, quick to prepare, and just melts into your mouth. All the flavor, all the crunch, get them ready in just 10 minutes!

    Holding Vegan pinwheels in hand

    Pinwheels without Cream Cheese

    These vegan pinwheels are perfect for those who are looking to make pinwheels without cream cheese.

    We, vegans, are always struggling to find healthier plant-based alternatives! And having a tortilla pinwheel on a vegan diet was never really a possibility for me, as it is usually made using cream cheese and other non-vegan ingredients in the filling of the pinwheel. So, I continued to find a perfect recipe for veggie pinwheels without the use of any of the animal source products.

    Ingredients for Vegan Pinwheels

    Here are the components that make up a Veggie Tortilla Roll ups

    1. The Spread
    2. The Veggies
    3. Vegan Tortilla (vegan tortilla brands)
    Spreading Toppings on tortilla to make pinwheels

    The Spread

    As these are vegan pinwheels we need some dairy-free alternative as spread other than cream cheese. The very basic thing that you must have is a can of cannellini beans. These are white color beans packed in their liquid. We will slightly cook, season, and mash these beans. They make a nice chunky spread that you can use to keep your tortilla together in a pinwheel.

    The Toppings

    The veggies that I am going to use as toppings, include onion to add some crunch, beetroot for sweet crunch flavor, and avocado to add some extra creaminess. Let me tell you that these juicy and crunchy veggies go really well with the cannellini beans mixture. Later drizzle some vegan sour cream, this will not only help in binding but also add some extra flavor.

    Vegan pinwheels served in a plate

    Vegan Tortilla

    I am using gluten-free large tortillas to roll but you can use any of those available in the market. Make sure they are soft, easy to roll, and sturdy enough to hold the mixture. And always use fresh tortillas for this recipe.

    How to Make Vegan Pinwheels

    Making these veggie pinwheels without cream cheese is not that difficult; anyone can put these ingredients together in the following given proportions and enjoy great taste and aroma. Here is how you can do it!

    closeup shot of vegan pinwheels

    Make the Spread

    First, wash, drain, and then sauté the canned beans with some oil. As you cook the beans, you can season them with salt, paprika, and tamari sauce. This will add a mild tangy flavor to the filling.

    You need to keep the beans cooking and continue smashing the beans lightly with a wooden spoon until they are soft, mushy, and sticky. Then allow the mixture to cool down.

    How to make the spread for pinwheels process

    Spread the Toppings

    Spread this beans mixture in the tortilla and top it with avocado, onion, beetroot, and cilantro leaves. Add these filling in a proper layer so that your veggie pinwheels will show distinct colors inside the tortilla wraps. Drizzle some vegan sour cream on top, it is just optional you can leave it if you do not like the taste of sour cream.

    spreading the toppings on tortilla

    Wrap and Slice the Vegan Pinwheels

    Next, Roll the tortillas tightly and wrap them in some butter paper or cling wrap. Twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate these rolls for about an hour or two.

    Once ready to serve carefully take them out of the fridge unroll the wrap and place the roll on the cutting board. Slice the pinwheels with a sharp knife. Try to slice them in equal size about one or one and a half-inch thickness.

    wrapping and slicing vegan pinwheels

    Can I Make Pinwheels the Day Before?

    This is an excellent recipe that you can make ahead of time. You can make these vegan pinwheels a day in advance and keep them in the refrigerator. Slice them when you are going to serve. They act as one of the best vegan cold appetizers. In fact, making a night before work even batter as the fillings get to chill and firm up making the pinwheels much easier to slice and serve.

    Vegetables You Can use in Vegan Pinwheels

    You can use a mix of crunchy and creamy vegetables to make these colorful vegetable pinwheels. Make sure vegetables are not too juice and watery, otherwise they will make the pinwheels soggy.

    • lettuce
    • baby spinach
    • mashed potatoes
    • spring onions
    • cucumber
    • pickles
    • carrots
    • purple and green cabbage.
    Holding Vegan pinwheels in hand

    Tips and Tricks

    This vegan pinwheels recipe is so easy to make and here are some tips to make them perfect.

    1. Make sure tortilla wrap is fresh otherwise it will crack during rolling.
    2. DO not use juicy and watery vegetables as filling, they will make the pinwheels soggy.
    3. Bring the spread to room temperature before spreading on the tortilla.
    4. Always wrap the Tortillas in a cling or butter paper to get a firm vegetable tortilla wrap for slicing.
    5. Always use a sharp knife to slice the pinwheels.
    Pinwheels served in a plate

    Other Vegan Party Appetizers

    These vegetable Tortilla Pinwheels make the best vegan appetizer for your parties. You can also try

    • CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES
    • CHILI GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    • VEGAN OVEN-BAKED LOADED FRIES
    • BATATA HARRAH

    to impress your vegans or nonvegans friends and family members all the time.

    vegan pinwheels in a plate
    Vegan Pinwheels holding in hand

    Vegan Pinwheels

    Hawwa
    Surprise your taste buds with these flavorsome Vegan Pinwheels or Vegetable Tortilla Roll ups, quick to prepare, and just melts into your mouth. All the flavor, all the crunch, get them ready in just 10 minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 rolls
    Calories 45 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Large Tortilla
    • 2-3 Tbs Beetroot (chopped)
    • 2-3 Tbs White onion (chopped)
    • ½ Avocado Sliced
    • 1 Tbs Cilantro (chopped)
    • Vegan sour cream

    Cannellini Beans Spread

    • 1 Can Cannellini Beans
    • 1 Tsp Oil
    • To Taste Salt
    • 1 Tsp Paprika
    • 1 Tbs Tamari Sauce/ Soy Sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and drain the cannellini beans with cold water.
    • In a frying pan heat a teaspoon of oil and add beans in it. Cook while continuously stirring. Slightly mash the beans with wooden spoon.
    • Add salt, paprika powder and Tamari sauce. Keep the beans cooking and continue smashing the beans lightly with a wooden spoon until they are soft, mushy and sticky. Set aside to cool down.
    • Meanwhile chop beetroot and white slonion and slice avocado.
    • Spread fried beans evenly over tortilla wrap. Place avocado slices, cilantro leaves, chopped beetroot and onions. Place in vertical lines to create a beautiful patter on pinwheels.
    • Roll the tortilla wrap carefully to seal the filling inside. wrap it with some cling wrap or paper and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
    • For Serving slice the roll into 2 inches thick rollups.
    • Enjoy vegan pinwheels with your favourite sauce.

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    Notes

     
    • Make sure tortilla wrap is fresh otherwise it will crack during rolling.
    • DO not use juicy and watery vegetables as filling, they will make the pinwheels soggy.
    • Bring the spread to room temperature before spreading on the tortilla.
    • Always wrap the Tortillas in a cling or butter paper to get a firm vegetable tortilla wrap for slicing.
    • Always use a sharp knife to slice the pinwheels.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 81mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Zara says

      June 04, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      These were fantastic. Next time I'm going to double the recipe. They went fast!!! Thank you for the recipe.

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