This Mediterranean Taco Tortilla Pinwheels recipe has a savory and refreshing texture. We prepare these pinwheels with tortillas, seasoned chicken, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh herbs, and olive oil. These pinwheels have approximately 235 calories and 15 g of net carbs. We prepare these pinwheels in about 30 minutes. These Mediterranean Taco Tortilla Pinwheels are ideal for appetizers, lunchboxes, parties, picnics, potlucks, family gatherings, quick snacks, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare these pinwheels earlier and refrigerate them for 3 days. Freezing the assembled pinwheels is not recommended. You can serve these pinwheels with Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, or Feta Dip.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- No. of Calories: 235 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tex-Mex
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Portion size: 4 pinwheels
- Cooking mode: Stovetop, no-bake
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 30 minutes + chilling
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Plastic wrap
INGREDIENTS:
TORTILLA FILLING:
- 4 tortillas
- 1½ cups chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup red bell pepper
- ¼ cup cucumber
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup red onion
- 2 tbsp parsley
- One tbsp. dill
- Olive oil, one tbsp.
- One tbsp. lime juice
SEASONING:
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
TORTILLAS:
- We use whole-grain tortillas to provide a hearty base for the pinwheels.
CHICKEN:
- Chicken provides lean protein and a savory filling. As an alternative, you can use turkey, tuna, shrimp, or chickpeas.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese creates a smooth and creamy filling that helps hold the ingredients together. You can use whipped cottage cheese, labneh, or soft ricotta instead.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a pleasant tang while making the filling lighter. You can substitute strained yogurt or labneh.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta provides a salty, tangy Mediterranean flavor. Goat cheese or ricotta can be used as alternatives.
KALAMATA OLIVES:
- The Mediterranean flavor of kalamata olives is rich and salty. Green olives can be used instead.
CUCUMBER:
- Cucumber adds freshness and crunch. Finely diced zucchini can be used as a replacement.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds richness and Mediterranean flavor. Avocado oil can be used instead.
LIME JUICE:
- The creamy filling is balanced and brightened by the lime juice. Fresh lemon juice is a suitable alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the cooked chicken with salt, olive oil, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika for almost three minutes.
- Stir the dill, cream cheese, parsley, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and feta till smooth.
- Mix in the Kalamata olives, red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber.
- Distribute the creamy mixture uniformly on the tortillas.
- Spread the seasoned chicken on the creamy mixture.
- We tightly roll every tortilla from one corner to the other.
- Cover the rolls and chill for almost thirty minutes.
- Make slices of all the rolls into almost one-inch pinwheels.
- Put the pinwheels on a serving plate and then serve.
TIPS:
- Strain out the veggies perfectly to avoid soggy tortillas.
- We tightly roll the tortillas for clean pinwheels.
- Refrigerate the rolls first and then make slices.
- Include cayenne or jalapeño for additional spice.
- We utilize fresh herbs for a perfect Mediterranean flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Feta Dip
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Dip
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mediterranean Lentil Salad
- Quinoa Salad
- Olive and Feta Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the pinwheels in a closed box and refrigerate them for 3 days.
FREEZING:
- We do not suggest storing these assembled pinwheels, as the fresh veggies and creamy filling will get watery after defrosting.
FAQs:
Will we prepare these pinwheels earlier?
- Yes, you can make these pinwheels a few hours earlier and chill them till eating.
May we prepare these pinwheels vegetarian?
- Yes, you can alternate the chicken with additional feta cheese, chickpeas, or grilled vegetables.
Could we prepare these pinwheels spicier?
- Yes, you can use additional chili powder, jalapeño, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 20 g
Caloric Content: 235 kcal
Net carbs: 15 g
Sodium: 540 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 11 g
Portion Size: 4 pinwheels
Total carbs: 18 g