Sushi-Style Pinwheels

 

These fresh, no-cook pinwheels are perfect for lunch, snacks, or entertaining. With a creamy base, crisp veggies, and optional seafood, they’re totally customizable and no rolling mat required!

Southern California Roll:

Ingredients (Makes about 16–20 pinwheels / 2 large tortillas):

• 2 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 tbsp mayo (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• ½ tsp soy sauce

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 1 cup shredded lettuce or spinach

Optional add-ins (choose all or mix & match):

• ½ cup shredded carrot

• ½ avocado, sliced thin or mashed

• ½ cup imitation crab meat or real crab, shredded

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

• A few dashes of sriracha or chili sauce for heat

• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Make the spread:
   In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.

2. Assemble:
   Lay out each tortilla and spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture across the entire surface. Add a layer of lettuce or spinach. If using, place crab, avocado, carrots, and any other optional fillings in a line across the lower third of the tortilla.

3. Roll it up:
   Roll the tortilla up tightly from the bottom like a sushi roll. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 15 minutes to firm up.

4. Slice & serve:
   Use a sharp knife to slice into 1-inch pieces. Arrange pinwheels on a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve with soy sauce, spicy mayo, or wasabi dip on the side.

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Nutrition Info (Per 5-piece serving with just base ingredients and lettuce):

Note: This is an estimate; values will vary based on optional ingredients used.

• Calories: 210

• Protein: 5g

• Fat: 13g

• Carbohydrates: 18g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 2g

• Sodium: 340mg

If you add all optional ingredients (carrot, avocado, crab):

• Add ~90 extra calories, 5g protein, 3g fiber, 7g fat

Creamy, crunchy, and bright with flavor, these plant-powered pinwheels are a no-cook dream. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or when you want sushi vibes without the rolling drama.

Vegan South Cali Roll:

Ingredients (Makes 16–20 pinwheels / 2 tortillas):

• 2 large flour tortillas (check they're vegan—most are!)

• 4 oz vegan cream cheese (like Kite Hill or Tofutti)

• 1 tbsp vegan mayo (or tahini for a different twist)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• ½ tsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1 cup shredded romaine, spinach, or baby greens

Optional add-ins (totally flexible):

• ½ avocado, thinly sliced or mashed

• ½ cup shredded carrot

• ½ cup julienned cucumber (seeds removed)

• 2–3 vegan crab sticks (or hearts of palm, shredded)

• 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (for extra umami)

• 1 tbsp chopped green onion or chives

• A few drops of sriracha or chili oil

• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Make the spread:
   In a small bowl, mix vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, vinegar, and soy sauce until creamy and spreadable.

2. Build it:
   Lay out tortillas and spread with the cream cheese mixture. Add your greens, then layer in any or all of the optional veggies. If using nori, lay a strip across the lower third of the tortilla.

3. Roll it tight:
   Starting from the bottom, roll up the tortilla tightly. Wrap and chill for 15–20 minutes for clean slicing.

4. Slice & enjoy:
   Cut into 1-inch rounds, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with tamari, vegan spicy mayo, or a wasabi-soy dip.

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Vegan Nutrition Estimate (Per 5-pinwheel serving with just base + greens):

• Calories: 200

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 12g

• Carbs: 19g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 1g

• Sodium: 290mg

With optional avocado, carrot & cucumber:

• Add ~70 calories, 2g fiber, 1g protein, 6g fat

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