Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Pinwheel Sandwiches is made with cashews, garlic, and packed fresh basil.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 20
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Lunch · Snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
cashews (37 grams or sunflower seeds to be nut free and cheaper)
In the method: In a food processor, blend the cashews and garlic until crumbly.
packed fresh basil (57.5 grams)
In the method: Blend in the basil until nicely chopped.
quality olive oil (59 ml )
In the method: Keep the food processor running and drizzle in the olive oil.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 20. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: ⅓ cup cashews (37 grams or sunflower seeds to be nut free and cheaper)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlicIngredient note
Source: 2 ½ cups packed fresh basil (57.5 grams)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup quality olive oil (59 ml )Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (21 grams or vegan parmesan cheese )Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (5 ml )Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 24 ounces vegan cream cheese (680 grams )Ingredient note
Source: ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and roughly chopped, 177 ml)Ingredient note
Source: 5 scallions (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups grated vegan Parmesan cheese (200 grams )Ingredient note
Source: 10 tortillas
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Pinwheel Sandwiches
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve.
A little more help as you go
Fold at the stated step
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the food processor. Start with this step: In a food processor, blend the cashews and garlic until crumbly.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Additional recipe notes
You can easily cut this recipe in half! To store : Keep leftover pinwheel sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze : Wrap the pinwheels tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: jessicainthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.