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Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels Recipe

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These Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels offer a quick, flavorful twist on a classic appetizer. Combining creamy cheeses with spicy jalapenos and hearty chickpeas, they are perfect for a snack or party finger food. Ready in just 15 minutes, these no-cook pinwheels are easy to assemble and deliciously satisfying.

Ingredients

Chickpea Mixture

  • 2 (15-oz/425g) cans chickpeas, drained
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese
  • ½ cup (56g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup finely diced jalapeno (about 1 medium jalapeno)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion (about ¼ of an onion)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Assembly

  • 2 to 3 large tortilla wraps

Instructions

  1. Mash: Drain and add the chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a potato masher or forks to mash the chickpeas into a chunky puree, ensuring some texture remains for the perfect consistency.
  2. Mix: Add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced jalapeno, finely diced red onion, garlic powder, and salt to the mashed chickpeas. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a creamy, spicy mixture.
  3. Spread: Lay out the tortilla wraps flat and evenly spread a thin layer of the chickpea mixture over each one, covering the surface but leaving a small border at the edges.
  4. Slice: Carefully roll each tortilla wrap tightly from one end to the other to form a pinwheel log. Then using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy these flavorful, handheld pinwheels.

Notes

  • To reduce heat, remove seeds from jalapeno before dicing.
  • If you prefer a smoother mixture, mash chickpeas thoroughly or pulse in a food processor briefly.
  • Chill the pinwheels before slicing to help them hold their shape better.
  • These pinwheels are best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Substitute tortillas with gluten-free wraps if needed.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/jalapeno-popper-chickpea-pinwheels-recipe/