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Easy Cream Cheese and Veggie Pinwheel Wraps Perfect for Healthy School Lunches

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Soft tortillas rolled with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese spread and crisp fresh veggies, sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. Perfect for quick, mess-free school lunches or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (50 g) shredded carrot
  • ½ medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: sliced olives, shredded cheese, diced avocado

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with fresh herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Soften cream cheese in microwave for 10 seconds if needed.
  2. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, shred the carrot, slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin ribbons, and wash and dry spinach leaves.
  3. Lay one 8-inch flour tortilla flat and spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over it, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
  4. Layer spinach leaves first, then bell pepper strips, shredded carrot, and cucumber ribbons evenly over the cream cheese.
  5. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log, pressing gently to keep compact. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill for at least 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from fridge, unwrap, and slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a plate or pack into lunch containers.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Slice veggies thinly to avoid bulky wraps. Chill rolled wraps before slicing to keep pinwheels intact. Pat cucumbers dry to prevent sogginess. Warm tortillas briefly if stiff for easier rolling. Can be made ahead and stored up to 24 hours in fridge.

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