Saucy Vegetable Pinwheels
When it comes to these flavorful vegetable pinwheels, you have the freedom to choose. Experiment with different citrus fruits, herbs, and your preferred vegetables to create a nutritious back-to-school snack boasting 5 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup well-drained, jarred roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (or other CITRUS ZEST)
- 1 tablespoons orange juice (or other CITRUS JUICE)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or other FRESH HERB)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (12-inch) plain, spinach, and/or roasted red pepper tortillas
- 8 cups arugula (or other VEGETABLE)
- 2 cups julienned carrots (or other VEGETABLE)
Instructions
- For sauce, process roasted red peppers, yogurt, orange zest (or other CITRUS ZEST), orange juice (or other CITRUS JUICE), chopped parsley (or other FRESH HERB), salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Spread tortillas evenly with sauce and top with arugula and carrots (or other 2 VEGETABLES). Roll up and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours. To serve, unwrap tortillas and trim ends. Cut rolls into slices.Vegetable Options (pick 2):8 cups arugula and/or spring mix4 cups shredded red cabbage2 red bell peppers, julienned (2 cups)2 zucchini, sliced (4 cups)2 large carrots, julienned (2 cups)4 ounces radishes, sliced (1 cup)Variations:LIME-CABBAGElime zest + lime juice + cilantro + red cabbage + red bell pepperLEMON-ZUCCHINIlemon zest + lemon juice + chives + zucchini +radishes
Nutrition
Calories: 1273kcalCarbohydrates: 217gProtein: 46gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 2273mgPotassium: 2580mgFiber: 23gSugar: 39gVitamin C: 292mgCalcium: 941mgIron: 14mg
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