Healthy Southwestern Pinwheels
Healthy Southwestern Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer for summertime parties and they even make for a fun lunch or snack idea. These crowd pleasers are super yummy, easy to make and can even be prepared ahead of time.
You guys don’t even know how excited I am to get this summer started. For one, summer has always been my favorite season – August is my birthday month and I’m all about beach vacations. But more importantly, this year, I can’t wait for the school season to be over and done with, so I can officially focus on Kim’s Cravings full time.
Wahoo… only 5 more work days for me and I will be a full time blogger, recipe creater, food photographer, and the list goes on!
You better believe, I’ll be pulling out all the stops to make this summer one to remember.
And what is a summer celebration without delicious eats and drinks? Look no further because I’ve totally got you covered with the apps!
To take the flavor and texture of this classic recipe to a whole new level, I used two of my all-time favorite ingredients – RO*TEL® and avocado slices.
I grabbed both up at Walmart, while completing my weekly grocery haul. The RO*TEL is located near other canned tomato products.
These layered Southwestern Pinwheels could not be easier – follow along below and I’ll show you exactly what I’m talking about.
The classic appetizer recipe with a Southwestern twist! You guys are going to literally eat these up! They’re:
Easy
Fun
So tasty
Satisfying
Did I say tasty? Yep, you can’t eat just one!
Serve these at your summer gathering or cookout – all of your friends will gobble them up. I promise, you can’t eat just one!
Healthy Southwestern Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 4 large tortillas
- 1/2 cup black bean hummus or refried beans, divided
- 1/2 ripe avocado, finely sliced or diced, divided
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced, divided
- 1/2 cup RO*TEL, excess liquid drained, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Mexican (or chedder) cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided
Instructions
- Lay tortillas flat and spread with a layer of black bean hummus or refried beans.
- Next top tortillas with avocado, onion, RO*TEL, grated cheese and cilantro.
- Use the back of a spoon or spatula to flatten ingredients down to make it easier to roll. Next, tightly roll tortilla and place seam side down.
- Use a very sharp or serrated knife to cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 5/tortilla).
- Once you've completed the process with tortillas, you should have about 20 pinwheels, depending on the size of your tortillas.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
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Yum! These look so good and fresh. And easy to make, too. I think my family would love this recipe for sure! 🙂
Excellent recipe. I like Pinwheels sandwiches look and the taste must be great. I love hummus, avocado, and red onion, so I will definitely try to make them.
I first tasted southwestern wraps at Bacolod Cupcake Cafe and I super loved it because of the avocado and the sauce. Plus the wheat wrap. ohhh sooo good! Because of your post, I will head on there later. 5 star for this! 😀
Everything looks yummy and healthy at the same time. Thank you for your recipe.
I am always glad to check your blog because I am gaining many cooking ideas to share to my friends. This pinwheel snacks looks delicious and nice because its bite-sized.
Wowee yum yum. I am always up for trying a new recipe! Looks scrumptious and like you said quick and easy to make up!
These pin wheels look pretty and are totally delicious. I wouldn’t skip this recipe. Plus, it’s super simple to make this one. Thanks for sharing.
these pin wheels looks delicious ! i am big avocado fan so i couldn’t skip this recipe
How tasty and glorious does this pin wheel look. A great alternative to lunch, can I say I also would not share this with anyone else!
These really sound tasty and easy to make. My whole family would enjoy them since we are loving avocados!
I am always looking for some easy to make yet yummy recipes. This one is surely the best to hit the heat.
what a super easy recipe 🙂 and healthy too thank you for sharing this recipe
These pin wheels look pretty and are totally delicious. They would make great picnic food or party appetisers.
This looks yummy unfortunately avacado is unavailable where I live . Can I reolace avocado with sime thing elaw ?
That’s too bad, but you can just leave it out. Another idea would be to use drained black beans or any other favorite southwestern ingredient.
Well personally anything that is considered to be both healthy and delicious is definitely a winner in my book. These southwestern pinwheels look like the perfect snack and the photography is stunning too!
Thanks for this awesome creative recipe. It looks very yummy and delicious and not taking away a healthy essence that we can get from this.
That looks amazing! I love pinwheels especially since they’re so easy to make and they’re perfect for the summer weather, no need to heat up the kitchen!
This recipe looks like heaven! Just the look of it brings me appetite perfect for a garden party!
The recipe is super easy and looks out to be a yummy appetizer for summer gatherings. Pinned up the recipe for my next gathering
These look so yummy! Pinned!
These pinwheel sandwiches look so delicious – They would be a great appetizer at any summer gathering! #client