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Tortilla Pinwheels

Published: Jun 16, 2018 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Feb 13, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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Tortilla Pinwheels |Weight Watchers friendly - foodmeanderings.com

Going through my calendar on Monday morning, I notice there's a potluck at work on Wednesday. In retrospect, I really wish I had thought of making these WW Tortilla Pinwheels to bring to the potluck! These tortilla pinwheels are 1 WW point on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how much they are on your personal WW plan!

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Ugh. I'm not usually one to take it for granted when others cook for me and I generally get excited about potlucks at work because it means that I don't have to pack lunch, but not this time. Not this one. Not on the day before weigh day.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 🦺Food Safety
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe
  • 🍲 More WW Friendly Potluck Recipes

Sigh....and I was doing so well on Weight Watchers, already having lost 15 lbs. A table of temptation was the last thing I needed when I was already trying to recover from a weekend of overindulgence. Wednesday is crunch time; my final attempt to get it together for the week before facing the scale the next morning. In retrospect

Tortilla Pinwheels recipe | Weight Watcher - foodmeanderings.com

So, I turned to my online WW connect group for Weight Watchers appetizer suggestions. Most people said to bring something WW friendly so I'd have something to eat. But I was torn because... IT WASN'T MY TURN to bring anything and I honestly welcomed that break because I'm constantly preparing food for other people. I really really didn't want to make anything. Plus, I convinced myself that I'd find something low points enough to eat and that I could do this by skipping both breakfast and dinner that day.  So... I took my chances. Big mistake. I really wish I had just sucked it up and made these.

🥘Ingredients

Tortilla roll ups are really easy to make and you don't have to worry about heating them up when you get to the party or potluck. That's also why they make a great summer appetizer! You can even grill the chicken or used leftover rotisserie chicken so you don't have to heat up your house. So, if you are looking for easy pinwheel recipes, then give this Weight Watchers chicken appetizer a try. They are simple (only 5 ingredients) but oh so delicious!

You'll need:

  • tortillas - I use tomato flavor
  • chicken breast
  • red pepper
  • red onion
  • cream chees (light or fat free)

*see recipe card for quantities

Tortilla Pinwheels| weight watchers friendly - foodmeanderings.com

📖Variations & Substitutions

These Weight Watchers Tortilla Pinwheels are not only delicious, they are easy to make and only 1 WW point each on the blue plan! You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast if you are short on time.

  • chicken breast - you can substitute canned chicken breast
  • cream cheese - use fat-free cream cheese instead of light
  • peppers- you can use orange or yellow pepper instead (green pepper would be too bitter, so I do not recommend
  • onion- use green onion instead of red
  • tortillas- use spinach, whole wheat, or any type you prefer

I got this recipe from a friend back around 2001. I think that was during my first Weight Watchers stint and I have brought it to many-a-party/potluck since that time. But I haven't seen it around for a while, so I thought it needed to be resurrected. I love to resurrect recipes! And especially recipes that are only 1 WW point on my plan.

Potlucks are not easy when you're on Weight Watchers...

Weight Watchers has changed a lot since I first started on it 20 years ago! This time 'round I have found the program so much easier, especially given that fish, chicken and eggs are ZERO points! To date, I have lost 20 lbs and am keeping it off!

But it's still challenging to come up with Weight Watchers friendly potluck recipes that everyone will like, especially those that aren't on Weight Watchers. And that's why these Chicken Tortilla Roll ups are the best! They don't taste like they are only 1 WW point! In fact, they are so good, that when I made them for this blog post, even my kids loved them so much that they ate them all up before I could take them to work!

🔢WW Points

These tortilla pinwheels are 1 WW point on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how much they are on your personal WW plan!

🌡️Storage

These pinwheels can be made a couple of days in advance and can be stored in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

🦺Food Safety

  • Cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

When I got to the potluck that Wednesday, I was so starved from skipping breakfast that I ate way more than I should have. Plus, there really wasn't anything Weight Watchers friendly. And sadly, the scale was not my friend the next morning and I gained that week. So, the moral of the story is: if you are on Weight Watchers, bring at least one dish that's Weight Watchers friendly to the potluck, even if it's not your turn!

If you are looking for other healthy, easy and Weight Watchers friendly appetizers/potluck dishes, give this Hummus a try (see MORE WW friendly potluck dishes at bottom of post)

Healthy Yogurt Hummus

hummus in a black bowl on black plate with veggies and min pitas

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📋 Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

These 5 ingredient Tortilla Pinwheels appetizer are not only delicious, they are easy to make and WW friendly. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken if you are short on time.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: pinwheels, roll ups, tortilla, weight watchers
Servings: 16 pinwheels
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 - 10 inch tortillas tomato flavour
  • 2 cups chicken (2 chicken breasts), finely chopped or shredded * you can substitute rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast
  • 1 red pepper finely chopped
  • ¾ cup red onion (1 medium red onion) finely chopped
  • 8 tablespoon light cream cheese * I use the spreadable (or substitute non fat cream cheese)

Instructions

  • Grill chicken breasts and chop finely or shred. 
    Mix onion, chicken and red pepper together.
  • Spread  2 tbsps light cream cheese over each tortilla, as you would jam. Then spread a layer of the mixture on each tortilla. Repeat until mixture has been used.
    Making Tortilla Pinwheel Step 1
  • Roll tortilla in half, as shown. 
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels - Step 2
  • Then gently pull back to the edge and start rolling from there 
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 3
  • Continue rolling tightly. 
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 5
  • Continue rolling until you get to the edge
  • When you get to the edge, add a little more cream cheese, so it will stick together.
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 6
  • Roll right up and place seam side down.
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 7
  • Wrap in saran wrap and place tortillas in fridge for one hour
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 9
  • Cut off the ends (with no filling) 
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 9
  • Slice into ¾ inch slices and serve! * You can use a measuring tape to ensure you have equal sized pieces. 
    Making Tortilla Pinwheels Step 10

Notes

🔢WW Points
These tortilla pinwheels are 1 WW point on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how much they are on your personal WW plan!
 
Nutrition Facts
📋 Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 86mg4%
Potassium 85mg2%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Vitamin C 10.1mg12%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Cholesterol: 17mg (6%) | Sodium: 86mg (4%) | Potassium: 85mg (2%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 280IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 10.1mg (12%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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Comments

  1. Bernice Hill

    June 19, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Been making these for years...my kids are even fans! Congratulations on your weight loss so far Terri, I hope you are feeling great and don't beat yourself up too much over the odd slip up. You're only human!
    Thank you for showing me that weight loss CAN happen even to a food blogger!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 20, 2018 at 4:06 am

      thanks, Bernice! Yeah, try not to get too masochistic, as life happens and I'm in this for the long haul. Yes, it really is tough to keep the weight off as a food blogger!

      Reply
  2. Riz | Chocolates & Chai

    June 22, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Ahh!! I totally get how difficult potlucks can be when you’re on weight watchers, or just trying to adhere to any particular nutrition plan!

    I love the pinwheel idea, I have tortillas fairly often but I’ve never thought to present them quite like this!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 22, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      Hi Riz,
      Thank you! Yes, it can be challenging! But weight watchers is probably the most flexible (you can eat anything). I just need to plan better 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lauren

    January 22, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Iam probably over looking the answer to my question, but is it 1 point per piece? I am Assuming so, but want to be sure.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      January 22, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Lauren, yes that’s what my WW calculator shows- 1 point per piece!?

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