WW Taco Pinwheels

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The WW Taco Pinwheels are a tasty and comforting snack. This recipe contains 7 grams of protein and 165 calories per serving. Prepare this dish in just one hour and 15 minutes. We made this snack with flour tortillas, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, tomatoes, black olives, and onions. You may pair this recipe with salsa, baked tortilla chips, fresh limeade, Greek yogurt taco dip, iced tea, chicken tortilla soup, or Mexican rice. Put these WW Taco Pinwheels in the container and store for 3 days.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Course: Snack
  • Diet: Vegetarian
  • Chilling Time: 1 hour
  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Cooking Time: Nil
  • Serving: 10
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Serving platter
  • Plastic wrap

INGREDIENTS:

  • One cup light sour cream
  • 10 large flour tortillas
  • 1 can drained Ro-Tel tomatoes
  • 3 chopped green onions
  • Half cup sliced black olives
  • 2 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • One packet taco seasoning

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FLOUR TORTILLAS:

  • These tortillas are flexible, so rolling them becomes easy. We use these tortillas for the base  of the pinwheels. Include whole-wheat tortillas if you are not using flour tortillas.

LIGHT SOUR CREAM:

  • This cream spreads the taco seasoning throughout the mixture. It makes the filling creamy and smooth. You may use plain non-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • It gives a rich and cheesy flavor in the filling to make the snack delicious. This cheese holds the filling together and gives better results. You may use reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend as another choice.

TACO SEASONING:

  • It gives the pinwheels a main savory taco taste. This seasoning is a mixture of paprika, chili powder, onion, cumin, garlic, and oregano. You may use reduced-sodium taco seasoning as an alternative.

RO-TEL TOMATOES:

  • They give a juicy tomato taste and a little heat in the pinwheels. These tomatoes make the filling more colorful. You may use regular diced tomatoes as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, stir sour cream and taco seasoning in the large bowl.
  2. Mix the shredded cheddar cheese, drained tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
  3. Put one flat tortilla on the surface and spoon some of the taco mixture on the tortilla.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly on the tortilla and do the same steps with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Roll the tortillas tightly and make firm logs, then wrap them with plastic.
  6. Put the rolls in the refrigerator for one hour, then cut the logs into 1-inch rounds.
  7. Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on the platter and serve cold.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

MEXICAN SIDES:

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Black Bean Salad
  • Mexican Rice

SALADS:

  • Garden Salad
  • Avocado Tomato Salad
  • Corn and Cucumber Salad
  • Fresh Green Salad

DIPS AND SAUCES:

  • Fresh Salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Light Guacamole
  • Greek Yogurt Taco Dip

PARTY:

  • Baked Chicken Taquitos
  • Mini Quesadillas
  • Vegetable Skewers
  • Baked Tortilla Chips

DRINKS:

  • Lime Sparkling Water
  • Fresh Limeade
  • Iced Tea
  • Fruit-Infused Water

TIPS:

  • Drain the tomatoes properly so the tortillas slice easily and do not become soft.
  • Avoid filling the tortillas too much to make the pinwheels tighter and cleaner.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly so the pinwheels hold their shape well.
  • Chill the rolls for one hour so the slicing becomes easy, and you get a better shape.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put these pinwheels in the vessel to keep for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing this snack is not recommended.

FAQs:

Can I make these pinwheels earlier?

  • Yes, you may refrigerate the prepared rolls several hours in advance and slice before serving.

How to make this snack spicy?

  • You may include finely chopped jalapeño, taco seasoning, or a few dashes of hot sauce for extra spice.

Can I include regular sour cream in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add regular sour cream, but the nutritional values will increase.

What makes the pinwheels fall apart?

  • Not rolling the log tightly or chilling it enough makes them fall apart.

Can I include meat in this meal?

  • Yes, you may add a small amount of finely cooked lean ground turkey as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total Carbs: 16 g

Vitamin A: 1,050 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 145 mg

Protein: 7 g

Sodium: 430 mg

Calories: 165 kcal

Net Carbs: 14 g

Potassium: 120 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 5 points