Super Bowl Sunday - Tortilla Pinwheels

tortilla pinwheels ready for the Super Bowl (you can see some homemade salsa in the background)

First off, thank you to everyone that checked up on me :). It has been a long time since I blogged. Life was a little busy the last couple of months and I always felt like I had "other" things to do than blog. Well, now I hope to be back (hopefully, seriously). And what better day to resume blogging than the Super Bowl Sunday!

These pin wheels are what I took to a Super Bowl party tonight which had a "Southwest Theme". This recipe can be considered to be a "base" recipe to any tortilla pinwheels as the possiblities for the "fillings" are endless.

Each wrap will make about 10-12 pinwheels (so this recipe makes about 120-140 pinwheels). So this WILL feed a crowd!

Software
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• 10-12 tortilla wraps (I used the Spinach wraps and Jalapeno Chedddar wraps)
• 3 pkgs creamcheese
• 2-3 finely shredded carrots (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked and slightly mashed black beans*
  
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp Mrs. Dash southwest chipotle seasoning
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Hardware
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• Mixing bowl

Method
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• Soften the creamcheese in the microwave by putting it in the microwave for about 30 seconds per package.
  
• Transfer the creamcheese to the mixing bowl, and beat/blend the cheese until smooth with a fork.
  
• Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  
• Put about 1/3 cup of this filling in the center of a wrap and spread it around with a knife.
• Roll the tortilla up tightly, then wrap in some plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for about 2-3 hours or overnight.

tortilla wraps ready for the fridge

• Remove plastic wrap and cut into about 1/2 inch pieces.
• Serve with some salsa or just by themselves.

* - I avoid using canned food whenever I can. So, I hardly buy canned beans. I do have a couple of cans stuck in the basement (you know for when we are stuck down there riding a tornado out :) ). I cook beans in bulk. I cook about a pound bag according to the package directions, then freeze them in 1-2 cup freezer bags. I then pull them out anytime I need them.

PS - Other variations for the filling include - finely chopped celery, finely chopped green pepper, finely chopped cucumber, thinly sliced turkey/chicken breast (layered on top of the creamcheese mixture before rolling out), replacing creamcheese with hummus for a healthier alternative etc. The possibilties as I mentioned are endless :).