Vegan Hummus Veggie Pinwheels (Print View)
Creamy hummus and crisp veggies rolled in tortillas — a fresh, colorful appetizer for picnics and gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ For the Pinwheels
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch; use whole wheat or gluten-free if desired)
02 - 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
04 - 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
06 - 1/2 cup cucumber, cut into thin strips
07 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or dill)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Lay the tortillas flat on a clean work surface.
02 - Spread a generous, even layer of hummus over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
03 - Arrange baby spinach leaves evenly across the hummus-covered tortillas.
04 - Distribute the julienned red bell pepper, shredded carrot, cucumber strips, sliced black olives (if using), and chopped fresh herbs evenly over the spinach layer.
05 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll up each tortilla into a firm log shape.
06 - Using a sharp knife, trim the uneven ends, then slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Zero cooking required which means you can throw these together while your guests are literally walking through the front door.
- The combination of creamy hummus and crunchy vegetables rolled tightly makes every bite feel surprisingly satisfying for something so simple.
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- Overfilling is the number one reason pinwheels fall apart so resist the urge to pile on extra vegetables no matter how tempting.
- Letting the rolled logs rest in the fridge for fifteen minutes before slicing firms everything up and makes the cuts dramatically cleaner.
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- Warm tortillas for ten seconds in the microwave before spreading so they become pliable and less likely to crack during rolling.
- A serrated knife gives cleaner cuts through the layered filling than a straight edge blade ever will.