Description
These Vegan Veggie Pinwheels with Broccoli and Carrots are a vibrant and delightful treat, featuring a creamy, herb-infused spread enveloped in soft tortillas. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the fresh vegetables, balanced by the smoothness of the spread, creating a refreshing and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tortillas: 4 large whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas
- Spread:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped broccoli, grated carrots, diced red bell pepper, and green onions.
- Spread an even layer of the cashew mixture onto each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Evenly distribute the vegetable mixture over the spread on each tortilla.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These pinwheels can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use any preferred vegetables such as spinach, cucumbers, or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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