These pinwheels are quick way to prepare a healthy snack for kids after school! They are filled with nutrition and tons of flavor. They look beautiful, and are so easy to put together. Get your kids involved by letting them assemble the pinwheels! Enjoy!
- Organic Whole Wheat Tortilla or Brown Rice Tortillas
- 1 can refried black beans
- 1 cup mild or medium salsa
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ t. cumin
- ¼ cup. cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- lettuce, baby or chopped
- toothpicks
- 1 cup cashews, soaked for 3 hours
- ¾ cup water
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ t. salt
- ½ t. chili powder
- ½ t. paprika
- 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro
- In large bowl, combine refried beans, salsa, cloves, cumin, and cilantro.
- Spread a thin layer of the bean mixture over the whole tortilla. Lay of a few pieces of avocado across the tortilla, and cover with baby lettuce.
- Roll up into log shape. Space out 7-8 toothpicks, along the log, and cut on an angle.
- To Make the Cashew Crème, drain the cashews and put into blender or food processor.
- Add the water, lime juice, garlic, salt, paprika, and chili powder.
- Pulse for a few minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Add the cilantro and mix in.
- Serve the Black Bean and Avocado Pinwheels with the Lime-Cilantro Cashew Crème on the side.
Step by Step Instructions
In large bowl, combine refried beans, salsa, cloves, cumin, and cilantro. 
Spread a thin layer of the bean mixture over the whole tortilla. Lay of a few pieces of avocado across the tortilla, and cover with baby lettuce 
Roll up into log shape. Space out 7-8 toothpicks, along the log, and cut on an angle. 
To Make the Cashew Crème, drain the cashews and put into blender or food processor.
Add the water, lime juice, garlic, salt, paprika, and chili powder.
Pulse for a few minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Add the cilantro and mix in.
Serve the Black Bean and Avocado Pinwheels with the Lime-Cilantro Cashew Crème on the side.
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