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Mediterranean Pinwheels - Vegetarian Appetizer (vegan and low carb options)

Published Sep 16, 2019 by Allyson · 34 Comments
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Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser!

Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! With VEGAN and LOW CARB options as well!

Coming up with delicious new appetizers is always challenging, but this recipe for Mediterranean Pinwheels is easy, has amazing flavors, and takes only minutes to whip up. Everyone will love this fresh new vegetarian appetizer idea!

Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! With VEGAN and LOW CARB options as well!

As I said, these only take a few minutes to whip up, and they also only have a handful of ingredients. You can switch up some of the ingredients to make them vegan as well, or lower carb by using lower carb tortillas. 

How to make Mediterranean Pinwheels:

**scroll all the way down for full printable directions and ingredient list**

  • Get all the ingredients together so you can setup an assembly line. 
  • First make the cream cheese mixture: Add cream cheese, garlic, some sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, and some of the oil from the packed sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, and blend 10-15 more seconds or until completely combined. Set aside.
  • Set out 6 tortillas (I like flavored tortillas like spinach or sun-dried tomato for this recipe, but you can also use plain flour or LOW CARB). 
  • Make the Mediterranean Pinwheels by layering: cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, and fresh basil. Starting from an outer edge roll tightly while gently squeezing to keep together. Repeat for all tortillas. 

Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! With VEGAN and LOW CARB options as well!

  • Using a serrated knife, slice in 1 inch or so pieces and lay theMediterranean Pinwheels on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate until serving. 

Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! With VEGAN and LOW CARB options as well!

Tips for making this vegetarian appetizer low carb, vegan, and more:

  • Make the night before you need the Mediterranean Pinwheels. They keep well overnight and the flavors really meld well this way. Be sure to keep refrigerated until serving. 
  • Make them LOWER CARB by using a LOW CARB tortilla. This will help reduce the total amount of carbs in the recipe. 
  • Vegan friendly? Use vegan cream cheese, vegan parmesan cheese, and leave out the feta cheese. Make sure the tortillas are also vegan friendly. 
  • This recipe makes about 32 Mediterranean Pinwheels, but you can easily make more using the same steps above.
  • Left over cream cheese mixture? Use it as a spread for crackers, bagels, or on top of chicken - YUM!

Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! With VEGAN and LOW CARB options as well!

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5 from 16 votes
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Mediterranean Pinwheels
Prep Time
12 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! With VEGAN and LOW CARB options as well!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Mediterranean Pinwheels
Servings: 32 pinwheels
Ingredients
  • 6 large tortillas, I like spinach flavor or sun-dried tomato but can use regular (see above notes)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 2 TBS Fresh or pre-minced garlic
  • 6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped and oil reserved
  • 10-12 ounces frozen spinach, cooked, water squeezed out, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. First make the cream cheese mixture: Add cream cheese, 2 TBS garlic, 3-4 sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, 5-6 basil leaves, and 2 TBS oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, and blend 10-15 more seconds or until completely combined. Set aside.

  2. Set out 6 tortillas (I like flavored tortillas like spinach or sun-dried tomato for this recipe, but you can also use plain flour or LOW CARB).

  3. Assemble: On each tortilla spread a thick layer of cream cheese, chopped spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, 1-2 teaspoon feta cheese. In the center, make a line from end to end of fresh basil leaves.

  4. Starting from an outer edge parallel to the basil, roll tightly while gently squeezing to keep together. Repeat for all tortillas.

  5. Using a serrated knife, cut in about 1 inch pinwheels. Repeat for all tortillas.

  6. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy!

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Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! - AMAZING RECIPE!!!
Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! - AMAZING RECIPE!!!!
Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy vegetarian appetizer! Stuffed with 3 cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, they are a HUGE crowd pleaser! - AMAZING RECIPE!!!!

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  1. Sara

    September 16, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I love sun-dried tomatoes and feta together!

    Reply
  2. Jenn

    September 16, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    Fun and flavorful! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Julie Blanner

    September 16, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a delicious and filling appetizer! Can't wait to make this for my next get together!

    Reply
  4. Sara Welch

    September 16, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    Not only were these easy, but delicious too! They were perfect for an after school snack today; my kids loved them!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 19, 2019 at 7:31 am

      That is so great!!

      Reply
  5. Jacque Hooper

    September 16, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Served these over the weekend while my family and watched football; huge hit to say the least! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 19, 2019 at 7:31 am

      So glad they were a hit at your football party too!

      Reply
  6. Suzy

    September 16, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good! My kids love to snack on them! They make the perfect after school snack!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 19, 2019 at 7:30 am

      My kids love them too! They are really good any time!

      Reply
  7. Valentina

    September 16, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    These pinwheels are the perfect appetizer!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 19, 2019 at 7:30 am

      Yes, they really are so easy and delicious!!!

      Reply
  8. Amanda

    September 16, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    I can't get enough of these. Everyone loved them and they are so much fun to make!

    Reply
  9. Dorothy Reinhold

    September 16, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    This is a perfect party food! I love the Mediterranean twist!

    Reply
  10. Catalina

    September 17, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    All the flavors I love. These pinwheels are so perfect for lunch box!

    Reply
  11. MaryKay Wood

    September 17, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious!! 💕

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 19, 2019 at 7:29 am

      I am so happy you loved them as much as I did! :-*

      Reply
  12. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    September 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    These are mouth watering!

    Reply
  13. Michelle Goth

    September 20, 2019 at 11:51 am

    These are super delicious! Great twist on normal pinwheels!

    Reply
  14. Barbara

    November 22, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    Can these be frozen for later use?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      November 29, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      I haven't tried that, but I dont think cream cheese is the best consistency after being frozen so I wouldn't recommend it.

      Reply
  15. Rebekah Harris

    December 18, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Hi, lm going to make these to take to my sister's house on Christmas eve. I have a question? What kind of parm cheese. Kraft in the bottle, the one in the container or the parm in the bag? Thank you Rebekah Harris Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      December 19, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      They will LOVE them! They travel well too, so that's good. Use the fresh-like parmesan cheese, from a bag or grated from the block! This will work best! Don't use the powdery kind! Cheers!

      Reply
  16. Joyce Love

    January 16, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Please clarify - I assume the 2 Tbs. garlic is minced fresh garlic?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 17, 2020 at 9:13 am

      You can use fresh or pre-minced jarred garlic! Not powder!

      Reply
  17. Sarah

    February 21, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    These turned out really garlicky/spicy. I will make with half the amount of garlic next time.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 21, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Did you use fresh or pre-minced garlic?

      Reply
  18. Chris

    December 31, 2020 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Always a hit! Flavor combination is perfect. I roll them up tightly in plastic wrap for a few hours and then slice them. They are easier to slice and come out a little neater looking.

    Reply
  19. Renee

    July 02, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    These were a hit! I used fresh raw spinach, chopped in my food processor. Next time I will only use one clove of fresh garlic because I felt it was a bit strong.

    Reply
    • Heather

      July 24, 2022 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      I used only one tablespoon of minced fresh garlic and it was way too much (and I like garlic!). I had to add more cream cheese to cut the garlic taste. I also chopped the fresh basil leaves (whole leaves were too too leafy and too much basil taste) and added pepperoncinis because I felt another flavor was needed. The second try was good!

      Reply
  20. Katy

    August 02, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    This was really good!! I'm making again this weekend to bring on a boat. Easy to make and transport! I used pre-minced garlic, which seems to be a better choice than fresh and I'm going to skip the basil as the fresh basil was overwhelming. I also added roasted red peppers and marinated artichokes. Yum!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 03, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      OHHHHH those sound amazing to add! definitely trying next time! Olives would be good too if you're an olive person!

      Reply
  21. Liz

    February 28, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    My first time making these I made as directed (minus the basil - I don't like fresh basil), but used half the filling to make pinwheels for my lunch. Loved them. Ran out of tortillas, so the next day I decided to use some left over penne and mixed the rest of the filling with the pasta. Turned out great.

    So the second time I made this, I made as a pasta instead. Swapped frozen spinach for fresh baby spinach, added in olives, included some green onions, and everything else as directed (minus basil) just chopped it all up and mixed into the cream cheese. Cooked up some whole grain penne and added the filling with a bit of pasta water to help break down the cream cheese a bit more. Then I baked up a piece of salmon to put on top. Turned out great!

    Honestly, I will fix both, as a pasta and pinwheel, many times again. It's so easy and flavorful. So happy I found this recipe.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 02, 2023 at 11:56 am

      Wow that pasta sounds AMAZING!! I will definitely be trying that! I bet it would work as a cold pasta salad, too! YUM!!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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