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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.
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