14 Sep 2016

Mexican Spirals/ Black Bean Pinwheels

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This Mexican inspired appetizer is a crowd pleaser. The beans, spinach and carrots add to the nutrition quotient while the cheeses give the right amount of indulgence.

The addition of garlic and jalapenos adds the right amount of heat and flavor. It’s versatile,you can put whatever vegetables you have on hand or you can just make it with beans, cream cheese and olives! I did soak and boil the black beans,but you can easily use the canned ones and whip it up in no time. Don’t have Black beans, then try it with Kidney beans/Rajma or Pinto beans. Also try these Mexican inspired recipes-  Black Bean Soup, Strawberry Kiwi salsa,Restaurant style salsa in minutes,Mango Peach Salsa, Guacamole with make ahead instructions and Jalapeno Poppers in Puff pastry.

I have made these many times for parties,because not only are they easy to put together,they can be made a day ahead.Appetizers don’t get any easier than that!

Here is the written recipe followed by the pictorial one.

Mexican Spirals/ Black Bean Pinwheels

Aanchal Gupta

Black beans,cream cheese,spinach and carrots wrapped in tortillas makes and impressive and tasty party appetizer that can be made in advance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Course Appetizer, Finger food/Party Appetizer
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican

Servings 20 25 spirals

Equipment

  • 1 pressure cooker or instant pot
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 plate
  • 1 cling wrap or saran wrap
  • 1 sharp knife

Ingredients

  

For the Bean Layer

  • 1 cup Black Beans soaked overnight or 2 Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 Jalapeno roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • salt as per taste

For the Cheese Layer

  • 1 8 oz package Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Mexican 4 cheese blend ,shredded or pepperjack shredded or any kind thats available
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic or Garlic Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Minced Jalapenos-as per taste optional
  • Salt as per taste

For Assembling

  • 5-6 Tortillas 10 inch tortillas
  • 2 Carrots grated
  • 2 cup Baby spinach leaves washed and dried

Instructions

 

For the Bean Layer

  • Rinse soaked beans and add 2 cups water,jalapeno, garlic and salt. Give three whistles in pressure cooker or just cook in a pot if you don’t have a pressure cooker. Alternatively, just use 1 can black beans.
  • Let beans cool, strain and blend in food processor. If using canned beans, blend with 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder.

For the Cheese Layer

  • Mix all ingredients for the cheese layer.

Assembling

  • Spread Black Bean Mixture on Tortilla.
  • Spread Cheese Mixture on top of the beans, but only on half of the bean /tortilla (this is because when you roll, the cheese mix will spread all over)
  • In middle of tortilla, place spinach leaves and grated carrots.
  • Start rolling from cheese side,roll tightly.
  • Place in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut into spirals just before serving.
  • Serve with Pico De Gallo or Habanero Pepper Chatni

Notes

If Black Beans are not available, use Red Kidney Beans or Pinto Beans.
If you live in a place where tortillas are not available, use Roomali Roti.

Keyword blackbean pinwheels, blackbean wraps, creamcheese pinwheels, mexican pinwheels, mexican wraps, spinach carrot cheese and bean wraps, spinach wraps, tortilla pinwheels
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Here is the step by step pictorial recipe-

Boil, soaked Black beans with garlic, jalapeno and salt and strain.

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In a food processor blend the black beans into a paste

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Mix all ingredients for Cheese filling

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Assemble tortillas,cheese filling,black beans, grated carrots and baby spinach

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Spread a thin layer of beans on the tortilla

 

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Put cheese filling on half the bean mixture

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Put a layer of spinach, top with grated carrots

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Roll tightly from cheese end

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Put in cling wrap and refrigerate for a at least 1 hour.You can even make it the day before.

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Just before serving, remove wrap and slice into 1/2 inch thick spirals. Enjoy with Pico de Gallo or Habanero Pepper Chatni.

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20 Responses

  6. anvita
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    I love Tex-Mex, these sound so interesting. Especially with Back To School time of the year, this recipe will come handy.

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