Easy Creamy Turkey Pinwheels
A quick and creamy turkey pinwheels recipe perfect for toddler lunches, made with just five simple ingredients and packed with veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Whole wheat tortillas
- Sliced deli turkey (low-sodium preferred)
- Softened cream cheese
- Finely chopped veggies (shredded carrots and diced cucumber)
- Fresh baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Finely chop or shred carrots and cucumber; roughly chop baby spinach if large (about 5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, stir softened cream cheese until smooth; optionally fold in chopped veggies and spinach for even flavor.
- Lay a whole wheat tortilla flat and spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese mixture over it.
- Layer 2-3 slices of turkey evenly over the cream cheese.
- Roll the tortilla tightly but gently; wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Remove plastic wrap and slice the roll into 1-inch pinwheels; arrange on a plate and serve immediately or pack for lunch.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading to avoid tearing tortillas. Chill rolled tortillas wrapped in plastic wrap for 10-15 minutes before slicing to keep pinwheels neat. Use a serrated knife for clean slicing. Substitute cream cheese with almond or cashew-based spread for dairy-free option. Gluten-free tortillas can be used but may be more delicate to roll.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3-4 pi
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 14
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