Veggie Pinwheels

Name: Veggie Pinwheels
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese (softened); ½ cup (115g) mayonnaise; 1 ounce (28g) Ranch dressing mix (1 store-bought packet); 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill); 2 cups (500g) finely chopped vegetables (I used red bell peppers, broccolini, cauliflower and carrots); 1 cup (200g) grated cheddar cheese; 8 corn tortillas (8-inch round)

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These veggie pinwheels are easily made with everyday ingredients like soft tortillas, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables. They can be made ahead as an easy appetizer, snack, football game day party food, and lunch when you need to feed a crowd.

Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

pinwheel pieces stacked onto a white serving tray

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On some days, I pull out all the stops with big effort dinners. On other days, I just want simple yet delicious veggie pinwheels. You get that, right?

I love having leftover vegetables, so I have an excuse to make these veggie roll ups two days in a row. They are great for lunch, a light dinner, snacking, back-to-school lunch boxes, and more.

One of my favorite things about these is that we use everyday ingredients that we already own and they can be whipped up with minimal prep and effort. The bonus is that they’re loved by everyone and very kid friendly. Just like my tasty Italian pinwheels.

And, for even more flavor options, check out this awesome collection of easy pinwheel recipes that are so great to serve with these easy summer salads.

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Recipe Highlights

Scale up—it easily feeds a crowd, and I have been known to bring some to potlucks, picnics, 4th of July or Memorial Day gatherings, game day gatherings, a graduation party, and more.
Prep ahead – make the night before, wrap and refrigerate. Take to the party and slice just before serving.
Budget friendly – made with affordable ingredients you probably already own.

one portion of pinwheels served on a white dinner plate

Ingredient Notes

Cream cheese — Softened cream cheese holds the pinwheels together. For a lighter option, use lightened cream cheese.
Ranch mix — Use homemade or store bought Ranch dressing mix packet as you prefer.
Fresh vegetables — For the best results, use the firmest, freshest vegetables you can find. Frozen thawed veggies will be way too soggy.
Cheese — I love using freshly grated cheddar cheese as it has the right flavor for this. I tend to use a sharper one to cut through the cream cheese, but you can use a mild one.
Tortillas — I tend to use corn tortillas, so I can keep them gluten free, but use any tortillas you like.

the ingredients needed to make veggie pinwheels

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How To Make Veggie Pinwheels

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

the cream cheese, mayo, dill and ranch dressing combined in a bowl

Step 1. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and dill in a medium bowl until smooth.

chopped vegetables on a plate ready to be added to the pinwheel filling mixture

Step 2. Prepare the chopped vegetables.

the combined pinwheel filling mixture in a bowl

Step 3. Add chopped veggies and shredded cheese to the mixture, until fully combined.

the filling mixture spread onto one of the tortillas

Step 4. Divide into 8 portions (the exact same size), add to the 8 tortillas, then spread the filling out. Make sure the same amount is on each one so the pinwheels are the same size.

the beginning of rolling up a filled tortilla

Step 5. Start at one side of the tortilla to gently roll it up.

Step 6. Continue rolling the rest of the tortillas.

the pinwheel roll ups wrapped in plastic wrap and ready to be chilled

Step 7. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and even overnight.

a plate filled with sliced veggie pinwheel pieces

Step 8. Remove from fridge, unwrap each one, and slice into about 1 – 1 ½ inch thick wheels before serving.

Recipe Notes And Variations

Yield — You will end up with about 64 pieces (using 8 tortillas cut into about 8 pieces each). If you prefer thicker rounds, then you will end up with fewer pieces.
Make sure the veggies are finely diced. I tend to grate the carrots for ease. They are easier to bite into, as well as easier to wrap, cut and look a uniform size.
Don’t overfill these as they will be hard to roll up or hold their shape, and you will end up with filling all over the place when you try and cut them.
Other veggies you can add include olives, sweet corn, cabbage, green onions, green beans, radishes, zucchini, etc. Avoid watery veggies like tomatoes, as they can become soggy. If you like things spicy, add some jalapenos.
Feel free to add in extra cheeses like Pepper Jack, Cotija, and Monterey Jack.
Feel free to use another spread like hummus, or sub some of the cream cheese for sour cream in these vegetarian pinwheels.
You could easily add some shredded chicken, ham, salami, etc. if you prefer. Not that these need it.

three pinwheels with toothpicks inside on a plate

Storage

They can be made the day before, refrigerated whole, and wrapped with plastic wrap until needed.
Remove from the fridge once you’re ready to slice and serve.

FAQs

How do you make pinwheels that don’t fall apart?

The key to making sure your pinwheels don’t fall apart is refrigerating the roll ups before cutting them into pieces. I recommend a minimum of one hour of chilling time, and ideally even more.

When it comes time to cut them, make sure you work with a very sharp knife. Using a back-and-forth sawing motion will help the rolls retain their shape.

Why are my pinwheels soggy?

Using ingredients with a high water content, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, or adding extra condiments can make pinwheels soggy. Also, storing the premade pinwheels for more than a day can make them soggy an lose their shape.

How to plate a pinwheel sandwich?

Pinwheels are such a great party food, and arranging them on a large platter makes it easy for guests to serve themselves. You can place the pieces upright with toothpicks inserted, or set them on end with the cut side facing up for a more colorful display.

three pieces of the pinwheel served with toothpicks

Serving Suggestions

Pair with a cup of Fruit Salad to enjoy as a light and healthy lunch.
A side of crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips makes for a classic combination.
Hosting a party? Serve these pinwheels alongside Grape Jelly Meatballs.

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close up view of the stacked pinwheel slices

Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Recommended Tools

A mixing bowl to easily combine ingredients.
Measuring cups and spoons to ensure you use the right amounts.
A sharp knife and a good cutting board make slicing your pinwheels a breeze.
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the completed veggie pinwheels recipe on a white plate

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