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    Mexican Pinwheels

    Published: Apr 21, 2020 · Modified: Jul 11, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Mexican Pinwheels

    These Mexican pinwheels make a delicious and colorful lunch! They’re vegan, super easy to make, and filled with fresh vegetables and beans. Dip them in salsa or guacamole for even more flavor! 

    Mexican Pinwheels on a marble cutting board with fresh cilantro in the background

    Oh, how I love Mexican flavors! These easy vegan Mexican pinwheels are a combination of traditional pinwheels with cream cheese and burritos.

    They make the perfect lunch or party food! And they’re so easy to make. 

    What You Need: 

    • tortilla wraps (use gluten-free ones if necessary) 
    • green, yellow, and red bell pepper
    • baby spinach
    • black beans
    • vegan cream cheese or sour cream
    • veggie ground meat 
    • vegan shredded cheese
    • Mexican spices (chili powder, cumin, and paprika powder) or a Mexican spice mixture 
    • salsa
    • fresh cilantro 

    As always, you can find a full ingredient list and the recipe instructions in a separate recipe box at the end of this post. 

    a yellow, a green, and a red bell pepper on a marble countertop with three bowls with black beans, baby spinach, and veggie ground meat on the side

    How To Make These Mexican Pinwheels: 

    STEP 1: Thinly slice the bell peppers. 

    red, yellow, and green bell pepper slices on a marble cutting board with a knife and two bowls with baby spinach and black beans in the background

    STEP 2: Put each tortilla wrap on a plate or large cutting board. Spread a thin layer of either vegan cream cheese or sour cream on top of each tortilla. Combine the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle each tortilla with the spices. 

    STEP 3: Heat the veggie ground meat in a pan on the stovetop. Season it with Mexican spices if necessary (most brands are already seasoned and you don’t have to do much). 

    STEP 4: Then place a line of baby spinach on top. Next a line of black beans, veggie ground meat, bell peppers, and vegan cheese. Then put a bit of the salsa on top. 

    a flat tortilla wrap filled with baby spinach, beans, veggie ground meat, and bell peppers on a marble cutting board

    STEP 5: Tightly roll up the tortilla. Slice off the ends and and then cut the remaining tortilla into 6-8 pieces depending on the size of your tortilla. Serve them with salsa or enjoy them on their own! 

    Recipe Notes:

    • The pinwheels can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.
    • I used store-bought vegan cream cheese for my pinwheels, but you could also make your own vegan cream cheese with cashews. 
    • If you’re not a fan of plant-based meat alternatives like veggie ground meat, just use more black beans and bell pepper instead. 
    • For even more flavor, dip them in salsa or guacamole. 

    Mexican Pinwheels on a marble cutting board with a hand holding a pinwheel

    More Delicious Mexican-Inspired Recipes: 

    • Vegetarian Fajitas
    • One Pan Mexican Quinoa 
    • Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 
    • Sofritas 
    • Mexican Street Corn Salad with Chipotle Dressing 
    • Vegan Burritos 
    • Vegan Mexican Rice Casserole with Tacos 

    a close-up photo of Mexican pinwheels with black beans and bell peppers

    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you like these vegan pinwheels as much as we do around here.

    If you give them a try, I’d love to know what you think about them. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina

    Mexican Pinwheels on a marble cutting board with fresh cilantro in the background

    Mexican Pinwheels

    These Mexican pinwheels make a delicious and colorful lunch! They're vegan, super easy to make, and filled with fresh vegetables and beans. Dip them in salsa or guacamole for even more flavor! 
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Entrées
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 373kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 4 tortillas
    • 1/2 green bell pepper
    • 1/2 red bell pepper
    • 1/2 yellow bell pepper
    • 1 cup black beans
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • 1 cup vegan cream cheese or vegan sour cream
    • 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese
    • 1 cup veggie ground meat
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

    Instructions

    • Thinly slice the bell peppers. 
    • Put each tortilla wrap on a plate or large cutting board. Spread a thin layer of either vegan cream cheese or sour cream on top of each tortilla. Combine the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle each tortilla with the spices. 
    • Heat the veggie ground meat in a pan on the stovetop. Season it with Mexican spices if necessary (most brands are already seasoned and you don't have to do much).
    • Then place a line of baby spinach on top. Next a line of black beans, veggie ground meat, bell peppers, and vegan cheese. Then put a bit of the salsa on top. 
    • Tightly roll up the tortilla. Slice off the ends and and then cut the remaining tortilla into 6-8 pieces depending on the size of your tortilla. Serve them with salsa or enjoy them on their own! 

    Notes

    • The pinwheels can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.
    • I used store-bought vegan cream cheese for my pinwheels, but you could also make your own vegan cream cheese with cashews. 
    • If you're not a fan of plant-based meat alternatives like veggie ground meat, just use more black beans and bell pepper instead. 
    • For even more flavor, dip them in salsa or guacamole. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1995IU | Vitamin C: 62.5mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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