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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Mexican Pinwheels

These would be great to feed the gang while you are watching the Seahawks WIN today!!
(Makes 20)

2 large flour tortillas
2/3 cup spreadable Mexican cheese, divided
2/3 cup refried beans (I would use the kind with jalapenos added*)
1/2 ripe avocado, finely sliced or diced, divided
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced, divided
1/2 cup finely diced tomato, or chunky salsa, excess liquid drained, divided
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided

Lay one tortilla flat and spread with a thin layer of the cheese, about 1/3 cup. Top with 1/3 cup refried beans and spread flat. Continue layering with 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup tomato or salsa, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Use your hands to flatten all the ingredients down so it's easier to roll. Then tightly roll from one end to the other, and place seam side down on a cutting board. If any ingredients fall out of the tortilla when rolling, it's OK. It's a hefty pinwheel, so just scrape it aside and move on (or pop it in your mouth!!*). Starting in the center of the tortilla, use your hands to form and tighten the roll, moving outward toward the edges. This will help the fillings form together and make slicing easier. Use a serrated knife (blunt-edge knives may smash the pinwheel), and slice into 1/2" slices - about 8-10. Repeat the process with the second tortilla and remaining ingredients. You should have 20 pinwheels.

"Conditions outside don't matter if you're being fed and warmed and loved inside."

Love,

MM

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