Healthy Recipes & Smart Snack Ideas
Delicious, nutrient-dense recipes and snack inspiration created for students, parents, and cafeteria chefs.
Rainbow Veggie Hummus Pinwheels
Crisp California-grown bell peppers, baby spinach, purple cabbage, and shredded carrots rolled with creamy garlic hummus in a 100% whole wheat tortilla.
Ingredients
- 4 Whole wheat 10-inch tortillas
- 1 cup Creamy roasted garlic hummus
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves (washed)
- 1/2 cup Shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup Shredded sweet carrots
- 1/2 cup Thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt & black pepper
Preparation Steps
- 1 Lay whole wheat tortillas flat on a clean cutting board.
- 2 Spread 1/4 cup of hummus evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- 3 Layer baby spinach leaves, shredded carrots, bell pepper strips, and purple cabbage evenly across the hummus.
- 4 Lightly drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt.
- 5 Roll tightly from one edge to the other into a snug cylinder.
- 6 Slice each roll crosswise into 1-inch thick pinwheels and serve chilled!
Smart Snack Ideas & Quick Bites
Nutrient-dense options kids love to grab after school or during weekend sports.
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