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Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels Recipe

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These Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying appetizer or snack featuring a creamy, spicy mix of mashed chickpeas, cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeno, and red onion, all rolled into soft tortilla wraps and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. Ready in just 15 minutes, they offer a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and spicy notes in an easy, no-cook preparation.

Ingredients

Chickpea Mixture

  • 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained (approximately 425 g cans each)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (113 g)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (56 g)
  • ¼ cup finely diced jalapeno (about 1 medium jalapeno)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion (about ¼ of a medium onion)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Assembly

  • 2 to 3 large tortilla wraps

Instructions

  1. Mash: Add the drained chickpeas into a large bowl. Using a potato masher or two forks, mash the chickpeas until you achieve a chunky puree, leaving some texture for added bite.
  2. Mix: To the mashed chickpeas, stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced jalapeno, diced red onion, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and creamy.
  3. Spread: Lay out the tortillas flat and spread a thin, even layer of the chickpea mixture over each one.
  4. Slice: Roll each tortilla tightly from one edge to the other to form a log. Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, creamy snack!

Notes

  • For a milder version, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeno before dicing.
  • You can substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
  • Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier alternative.
  • Refrigerate leftover pinwheels covered for up to 2 days.
  • These pinwheels can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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