These Vegan Mexican Pinwheels are creamy on the inside with vegan cheese, refried beans, avocado, and more. They're quick and easy to make.

These Vegan Mexican Pinwheels are perfect for a party or get-together. They're super easy to throw together and they are a foolproof appetizer.
They also make a great snack or lunch on the go. Since there's no cooking involved, they come together in no time.
These vegan pinwheels are basically a seven-layer dip in pinwheel form.
For another Mexican-inspired recipe, try my Vegan Enchilada Bowl.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Tortilla: I used a brown rice tortilla to make these pinwheels gluten-free.
- Vegan cream cheese: I prefer a thick dense cream cheese like tofutti or Daiya. Use your favorite.
- Refried beans: I used refried beans with spices for a little extra flavor. You could also use hummus.
- Avocado: I used an avocado that I smashed. You could also use guacamole.
- Salt: Enhances flavors.
- Vegan cheddar cheese: I like Follow Your Heart or Daiya for vegan cheddar. Use your favorite.
- Tomatoes: I used cherry tomatoes. Use whatever you like. You could also use red pepper or other veggies.
- Kalamata olives: Adds a salty, briny flavor. You could also use green olives or leave them off.
- Cilantro: I know some people don't like cilantro because they have a gene where it tastes like soap. You could use green onion or leave it off.
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🔪 Instructions
- Leave vegan cheese out at room temperature so that it spreads easier.
- Heat the tortilla for 30 seconds in the microwave or on the stove to make it pliable.
- Spread vegan cream cheese on the tortilla.
- Next, spread refried beans on top of the vegan cream cheese.
- Mash avocado and spread on top of refried beans. Sprinkle salt on top.
- Grate vegan cheddar and sprinkle on top of the avocado.
- Chop tomatoes and olives and sprinkle on top of grated vegan cheddar.
- Sprinkle cilantro on top.
- Roll the tortilla tightly away from you.
- Slice with a serrated knife.
🥡 Storage
These vegan pinwheels will last about 1-2 days wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can I Make These Ahead of Time?
Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and slice it when you are ready to serve. I suggest only making it the day before eating.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Green onion
- Red pepper or other veggies
- Jalapeño or chipotle pepper
- Spinach or lettuce
- Vegan sour cream
- Hummus
- Spices (if you don't have refried beans with spices): taco seasoning or chili powder or chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, and Mexican oregano
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📋 Recipe
Vegan Mexican Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 gluten free tortilla
- 2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons refried beans with spices
- 2 tablespoons mashed avocado or guacamole
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons grated vegan cheddar cheese
- 3 cherry tomatoes chopped
- 6 Kalamata olives chopped
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Leave vegan cream cheese out at least 15 minutes to soften.
- Heat tortilla in the microwave 30 seconds or so to make it pliable.
- Spread vegan cream cheese on tortilla to the edges.
- Spread refried beans on top of vegan cream cheese.
- Spread mashed avocado on top of refried beans. Sprinkle salt on top.
- Sprinkle grated vegan cheddar on top of avocado.
- Sprinkle chopped cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives on top.
- Sprinkle cilantro on top.
- Roll tortilla tightly. Slice with a serrated knife.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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