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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.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings (8 Pinwheels)
Calories: 210 kcal

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. 1 Lay whole wheat tortillas flat on a clean cutting board.
  2. 2 Spread 1/4 cup of hummus evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  3. 3 Layer baby spinach leaves, shredded carrots, bell pepper strips, and purple cabbage evenly across the hummus.
  4. 4 Lightly drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt.
  5. 5 Roll tightly from one edge to the other into a snug cylinder.
  6. 6 Slice each roll crosswise into 1-inch thick pinwheels and serve chilled!
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