Tortilla Spinach Pinwheels

Tortilla Spinach pinwheels are served as appetizers or sides and can be made ahead of time. They are absolutely delicious and are kids’ favorite snacks. They can be refrigerated and can be served cold or at room temperature. They are very easy to make with just few ingredients.

All you need is:

• 4 Homemade Tortillas or spinach tortillas  or any store bought will do.
• 2 sliced Avocados
•  Spread (see below for instructions)

 

How to make Spinach Ricotta Spread:

I used spinach ricotta to make the spread. This can be totally replaced with hummus or just cream cheese or any kind of your favorite spread. This spread is very similar to the one which I used for Manicotti recipe.

10 oz  chopped Spinach

1/2 cup Grated Carrots (optional)

1 medium sized onion finely chopped(optional)

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil(optional)

Salt to taste

Heat oil in a pan, add onions and sauté until they are translucent. Add spinach and cook it until it reduces in quantity. Add grated carrots and cook for couple of mins. Add ricotta cheese and cook until it’s well combined. Add salt, garlic powder, basil and mix well. Let the mixture cool down. (See Image 1&2)

How to make the Pinwheels:

• Once you have the spinach ricotta mixture ready, scoop out the mixture and spread it on the tortilla. (See #3)
•  Place sliced avocados on the spread. (#4)
• Roll the tortillas and cut them  into 1 inch thick rolls. I cut off the edges to make the pinwheels look neater.(#4&5)
• Serve the pinwheels with your favorite condiment.