WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA PINWHEELS

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A delicious and healthy recipe from the Wheat Foods Council. Great for potlucks, appetizers, snacks, lunch! Tex/Mex, Southwestern, Mexican

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 14 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/2 cup picante sauce or 1/2 cup salsa
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (optional)
1/2 cup shredded taco cheese (or cheddar cheese)
3 tablespoons red bell peppers, chopped
3 tablespoons green bell peppers, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic (optional)
7 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, taco seasoning and picante sauce. Stir until smooth and well blended. Fold in black olives, green chiles(if using), cheese, peppers, and cayenne and garlic(if using).
  • Place one tortilla on a plate; spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture onto the tortilla. Fold sides of tortilla in, fold bottom of tortilla up, and roll to opposite end. Cut into ½ -inch slices and place pinwheels on a festive serving platter.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving time. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 160, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.8

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