Carrot, Broccoli and Cheddar Pinwheels
Servings: pinwheels
Try these carrot broccoli and cheese pinwheels for a healthy snack, lunch box idea or appetizer your kids will love! They’re loaded with yummy veggies to nourish your whole family.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/8 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 large burrito-sized flour tortillas (whole grain or spinach wraps)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli and carrots very finely.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt and pepper. Fold in the veggies, cheese and green onion and stir until combined.
- For easier rolling, microwave the flour tortillas for 15-20 seconds first. Lay them out on a flat surface and spread tortillas evenly with cream cheese and veggie mixture.
- Start at the edge of the tortilla and roll it tightly, until you reach the opposite side.
- The cream cheese will help it bind together. Fasten with a couple of toothpicks and place in the freezer for 20 minutes to allow it to set. You can also chill the wraps overnight in the fridge (tightly wrapped or in a storage container) if making these in advance for easy meal prep.
- Slice into pinwheels and serve!
Notes
- I like to mince my veggies very finely, so there's a little bit of everything in each bite. Try to use the broccoli florets rather than the stems to avoid having large chunks of veggies throughout the roll ups.
- If you prefer less filling in your pinwheels, you can spread on a thinner layer and use an extra tortilla for the leftover filling.
- If some of the cream cheese mixture oozes out when rolling up the tortillas, you can use a small spatula or knife to tuck any extras into the end of each wrap.
- To serve these pinwheels at a party, consider making multiple batches to feed a crowd.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.2mg
