Tortilla pinwheels are a fun finger food option for potlucks, parties, and lunches.
Loaded with buffalo hummus & fresh veggies, these roll ups have plenty of flavor & crunch.
Vegan & gluten free optional.
If you are a big fan of buffalo, you're going to love these tortilla pinwheels.
They have the flavor you crave from homemade buffalo hummus, as well as crisp vegetables.
While buffalo-style appetizers are often on the heavy side, this one is surprisingly light. It's all rolled into a tortilla for a perfect finger food that goes over well with crowds.
Tortilla pinwheels are a fun option for graduation parties, potlucks, and picnics.
They can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature. Great with vegan blue cheese dressing or vegan ranch dressing for dunking!
But they're not only for parties!
They also make really convenient packed lunches. Serve them in pinwheels or leave them whole as a wrap.
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Why readers love this recipe
“Just made these, and I wish I doubled the recipe. Delicious.” – Shellie
Make these roll ups your own
It’s easy to make these tortilla roll ups your own by varying the ingredients or changing the serving method.
- Add your preferred veggies: thinly sliced cucumbers, red bell pepper, green onions, or spinach.
- Replace homemade buffalo hummus with store-bought.
- Add finely chopped vegan chicken: seitan, Soy Curls, or chick'n strips.
- Make it a wrap instead of pinwheels. (The addition of vegan chick’n strips goes great here!)
- Serve with vegan blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.
- Choose a different type of hummus like plain hummus, pizza hummus, roasted beet hummus, dill pickle hummus, or kalamata olive hummus.
- Replace buffalo hummus with jalapeño cashew cheese spread, or non-dairy cream cheese.
Storage instructions
If you are prepping hummus pinwheels for a party, I recommend waiting to cut into them. You don’t want the fillings to get dried out.
Wrap the individual tortilla roll-ups in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Then cut them just before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for about 3 days.
FAQ
Yes! To make these pinwheel sandwiches gluten-free, simply use gluten-free tortillas. The buffalo hummus & veggies are gluten-free as-is.
If you crave even more of that delicious buffalo sauce flavor, check out these vegan-friendly ideas:
Buffalo chickpea sandwich
Buffalo Soy Curls sandwich
Buffalo grilled corn
Vegan buffalo chicken dip (from Veggie Inspired)
If you try this recipe and love it, let me know! Leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating in the comment section below. It truly makes my day and is such a help!
📖 Recipe
Buffalo hummus tortilla pinwheels
Ingredients
- ¾ cup buffalo hummus
- 4 flour tortillas*
- Splashes of Frank's red hot sauce to taste (Or your preferred hot sauce)
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or chives
Instructions
- Spread a layer of buffalo hummus onto each tortilla. (I use about 3 Tablespoons per tortilla, but amounts will vary depending upon the size of the tortilla.) The tortillas will seal the best if you spread the hummus all the way to the edges.
- Add 3 or 4 splashes of hot sauce onto each tortilla.
- Now it's time to add the vegetable toppings. For easiest rolling, leave about an inch gap around the perimeter of the tortilla (i.e. don't put your fillings all the way out to the edge.) Sprinkle about a quarter cup romaine lettuce, two Tablespoons shredded carrots, and a Tablespoon cilantro or chives onto each tortilla. (Don't worry too much about the amounts being exact, but be wary of overfilling. If they are too full, they are harder to roll & prone to breakage.)
- Roll the tortillas as tightly as you can.** Use a serrated knife to evenly cut the tortillas into pinwheels, roughly 2 inches in length. Move onto serving platter.
Sarah De la Cruz
This is such a fun serving idea, and you’re right—so much lighter than the normal fried “buffalo food!” Perfect for a party spread in warmer weather! This would be a fun way to serve my kids in their lunchboxes….but maybe with the less spicy hummus! 🙂
Cadry
Yes, it’s so good in lunch boxes! I pack something similar for David’s lunch fairly regularly. It works with all kinds of spreads. So many options!
Shellie
Just made these, and I wish I doubled the recipe. Delicious.
Cadry
I’m so delighted to hear that. Thank you for letting me know, Shellie!
Dianne
I am a big fan of buffalo everything, and I’m also a big fan of not turning on the oven in the summer, so thank you! This recipe as a wrap is my idea of the perfect lunch!
Cadry
Excellent! So glad to hear it. Thanks, Dianne!
Shell
Cad, I love this idea! When we take a road trip or need to pack a lunch for a long day of softball games, I’ve never found something that sounds good to me. This is perfect!!!
Cadry
Awesome! So glad to hear it! You could even use Oasis hummus if you didn’t feel like making your own.
Becky Striepe
Oh my gosh, this looks like a perfect combo of fresh and crunchy with creamy and spicy. I can’t wait to eat this!!