Description

A quick, kid-approved, and customizable turkey and cheese pinwheel recipe perfect for busy weeknights and lunchboxes. These pinwheels are easy to make, portable, and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

4 flour tortillas (8-inch, whole wheat preferred)
8 ounces sliced deli turkey (oven-roasted turkey breast preferred)
4 slices cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup fresh spinach leaves (about 30g, optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins: thinly sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, cucumber ribbons

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Lay one flour tortilla flat and spread about 1 tablespoon of the mayo mixture evenly across the entire surface.
Place two slices of turkey evenly over the mayo, then lay one slice of cheddar cheese on top. Add optional veggies like spinach or bell pepper strips if desired.
Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape starting from one edge. Wrap the rolled tortilla snugly in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Chill the wrapped rolls in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
Unwrap and use a sharp serrated knife to cut each roll into 1-inch pinwheels (about 8 pinwheels per tortilla).
Arrange pinwheels in a lunchbox or on a plate and serve.

Notes

Keep the roll tight to prevent pinwheels from falling apart. Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts. Customize the spread with cream cheese, pesto, or hummus. Prepare ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing to prevent soggy tortillas.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 8 pinwheels pe
Calories: 320
Sodium: 620
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18

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