Easy 5-Ingredient Turkey Pinwheel Roll-Ups Perfect for Kids Lunchboxes
Soft, pliable turkey pinwheel roll-ups with cream cheese, turkey slices, fresh greens, and shredded cheddar cheese, perfect for quick, kid-friendly lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla 1x
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Medium flour tortillas (8-inch/20 cm)
- 6–8 thinly sliced deli turkey breast slices (low-sodium preferred)
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- A handful of baby spinach or mixed greens (about 10-15 grams)
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean cutting board. Ensure cream cheese is softened (about 10 minutes at room temperature).
- Spread about 2 tablespoons (30 g) cream cheese evenly over the tortilla, leaving a ½ inch (1 cm) border at the edges.
- Layer 3-4 slices of turkey evenly over the cream cheese, slightly overlapping.
- Sprinkle a small handful (10-15 grams) of baby spinach or mixed greens evenly over the turkey.
- Add about 1 tablespoon (10 g) shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly but gently into a log.
- Optionally, wrap the rolled log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to firm up.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pinwheels, yielding about 6-8 pieces per tortilla.
- Pack the pinwheels in lunchboxes or containers and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Softened cream cheese spreads easier and prevents tearing the tortilla. Rolling tightly but gently avoids filling spillage. Chilling the roll before slicing helps maintain shape. Use a sharp or serrated knife or pizza cutter for clean slices. Variations include swapping turkey for chicken or vegetables, using gluten-free tortillas, or dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla roll-up s
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 68
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 912
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