Description
These Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels are a quick, flavorful, and creamy snack featuring mashed chickpeas mixed with spicy jalapenos, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and red onion, all wrapped in soft tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. Perfect for a party appetizer or a light lunch, they combine spicy heat with a cheesy, tangy filling in a convenient handheld format.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained (425 g 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
- Mash: Add the drained chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a potato masher or two forks to mash the chickpeas into a chunky puree, leaving some texture for bite.
- Mix: Stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced jalapeno, diced red onion, garlic powder, and salt until fully combined and creamy.
- Spread: Lay out 2 to 3 large tortilla wraps on a flat surface. Evenly spread a thin layer of the chickpea mixture over each tortilla, covering the entire surface.
- Roll and Slice: Tightly roll each tortilla wrap from one edge to the other to form a log. Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pinwheels. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your preferred spice level.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best creaminess; low-fat can be substituted but will alter texture.
- These pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated up to 1 day, though the tortilla may become less soft.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and cheddar with vegan alternatives.
- Chop jalapenos carefully and wash hands after handling to avoid irritation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
