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    Vegetarian Taco Appetizers Recipe

    Published: Jan 6, 2025 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Looking for the perfect party snack that’s bursting with flavor and super easy to make? Meet your new go-to recipe! Our Vegetarian Taco Appetizers are the best party snacks for any gathering, these little vegetarian taco bites are sure to steal the show!

    Taco Appetizers

    Why You’ll Love These Taco Appetizers

    These mini taco pinwheels are packed with cheesy goodness, a zesty kick, and a whole lot of yum. Why do we think they're the best taco appetizers for a crowd?

    • They’re a Crowd-Pleaser: Who doesn’t love tacos? Our Mexican appetizers for a party are a fun bite-sized twist on a classic favorite.
    • Super Easy to Make: Minimum prep, maximum flavor. Perfect for busy hosts!
    • Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep these mini taco bites the night before and just slice them right before serving.
    • Versatile: Swap in or out some of the fillings to suit your taste. You can even cook some ground beef if you like ground beef appetizer ideas, or add chicken for chicken taco appetizers.

    Now, enough talk - let’s get cooking...oh wait. This bite appetizer is a no bake party snacks recipe!

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    Vegetarian Taco Appetizers

    How to make Taco Appetizers

    Here’s what you'll need to whip up 32 delicious pinwheels (yes, this recipe serves a crowd!):

    • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
    • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
    • ½ cup diced black olives
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 3 green onions, sliced thin
    • 4 flour tortillas, soft taco size
    • Salsa, for serving
    Vegetarian Taco Appetizers Iggredients

    The Taco Appetizers Recipe ingredient list is simple, but don’t underestimate the flavor-packed punch these ingredients bring!

    Directions for how to make our Taco Appetizers 

    Add Cream cheese, green chilies, red bell pepper, black olives, cheddar cheese and green onions in a mixing bowl and mix well to combine.

    Divide the mixture in fourths and evenly spread each portion onto one side of the tortilla. 

    Roll up each tortilla and cheese tightly and cover each roll with it's own piece of plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. 

    When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and discard. Slice the ends off of the tortilla roll and discard. Slice each roll into 8 pinwheels, about ¾"-1" wide.

    Serve immediately with salsa. 

    Vegetarian Taco Appetizers

    This mini taco appetizers recipe makes 32 pinwheels, making it the best vegetarian party snacks recipe ever!

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    Taco Appetizers

    Vegetarian Taco Appetizers Recipe

    Jennifer
    Our Vegetarian Taco Appetizers are the best party snacks for any gathering, these little vegetarian taco bites are sure to steal the show!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 32 servings
    Calories 56 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 4 oz green chilies 4 oz can, diced green chilies
    • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
    • ½ cup black olives diced
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 3 green onions sliced thin
    • 4 flour tortillas soft taco size
    • salsa for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Add Cream cheese, green chilies, red bell pepper, black olives, cheddar cheese and green onions in a mixing bowl and mix well to combine. Divide the mixture in fourths and evenly spread each portion onto one side of the tortilla.
    • Roll up each tortilla and cheese tightly and cover each roll with it's own piece of plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
    • When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and discard. Slice the ends off of the tortilla roll and discard. Slice each roll into 8 pinwheels, about ¾"-1" wide. Serve immediately with salsa.

    Notes

    Makes 32 pinwheels

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

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