Black Bean Pinwheels

Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant and flavorful Black Bean Pinwheels! Packed with a creamy black bean and cream cheese filling infused with zesty lime juice, aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, and a hint of garlic, these bite-sized delights are as satisfying as they are colorful. Each tortilla is layered with a mix of shredded cheddar cheese, crunchy diced red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, and green onions, then rolled tightly and sliced into perfect pinwheels. With just 15 minutes of prep, this no-cook appetizer is ideal for parties, picnics, or a quick snack. Serve them chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that's loaded with Tex-Mex flavor and irresistible texture. Perfect for vegetarians and packed with protein-rich black beans, these pinwheels are a wholesome and easy finger food option.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine black beans, cream cheese, lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.

Step 2

Transfer the black bean mixture to a bowl and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the black bean mixture over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border (about 1/2 inch) around the edges.

Step 4

Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other to form a log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and black bean mixture.

Step 5

Place the tortilla rolls seam-side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch pieces to create pinwheels.

Step 6

Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476.4 grams (476.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1271

Total Fat 74.60g	96%
Saturated Fat 40.00g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 2556mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 118.70g	43%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 39.10g	78%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 810mg	62%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 568mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 36.5%