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Southwestern Pinwheels
Photo: Markus Spiske

Southwestern Pinwheels

12 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

897
Calories
29g
Protein
25g
Fat
139g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Green Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican-style or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbs. thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 Tbs. chunky salsa or 1/2 Tbs. chopped, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 (10-inch) green chili or spinach-flavored flour tortillas
  • 12 small cilantro strips for garnish
  • Spinach leaves
  • Salsa
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Directions

1

In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, chopped cilantro and cumin; mix well. Spread evenly over tortillas. Place a layer of spinach over cheese. Roll tightly; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

2

Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; arrange cut side up on serving platter. Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Serve with a dollop of salsa on top.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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