Easy Hummus Veggie Pinwheels Recipe 5-Minute No Refrigeration Snack
A simple, fresh snack featuring creamy hummus and crisp veggies rolled in a soft tortilla, perfect for quick bites or picnics without refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla (about 2-3 pinwheels per serving)
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas (10-inch/25 cm)
- Hummus (about ½ cup/120 ml)
- Fresh bell peppers (1 medium, thinly sliced)
- Cucumber (½ medium, thinly sliced)
- Carrot (1 medium, peeled and julienned)
- Baby spinach leaves (a handful, about 1 cup/30 g)
- Fresh herbs (optional, like parsley or cilantro, finely chopped, 1 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry all fresh vegetables thoroughly. Thinly slice the bell pepper and cucumber into strips about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Peel and julienne the carrot into matchstick pieces roughly the same size as the other veggies. Set aside a handful of baby spinach leaves, discarding any wilted ones.
- Place one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface or cutting board. Make sure it’s room temperature to avoid cracking or tearing during rolling.
- Using a spreading knife or small spatula, evenly spread about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of hummus over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about ½ inch (1.25 cm) border around the edges to prevent spillover.
- Layer the sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, carrot sticks, and baby spinach leaves evenly over the hummus. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if using, and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Beginning at one edge, roll the tortilla tightly but gently to form a log, keeping the filling snug inside. If the tortilla resists, let it rest for a minute at room temperature.
- Using a serrated or sharp knife, trim the ends if desired for a clean look, then slice the roll crosswise into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rounds. You should get about 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Serve immediately or pack for later. These pinwheels hold up well at room temperature for several hours since they do not require refrigeration.
Notes
Use room-temperature tortillas to avoid cracking. Spread hummus evenly but not too thick. Roll tightly but gently to keep pinwheels intact. For best texture, consume within 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerate up to 24 hours wrapped tightly. To avoid sogginess when prepping in advance, keep veggies separate and assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2-3 pinwheels
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 4.5
- Protein: 5
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