These turkey pinwheels are a quick and tasty option for lunch. Kids love them and they can be prepared ahead of time and packed in a lunchbox.

pinwheels on a plate with orange slices and red bell pepper

I struggle for new ideas to feed my hungry kids for lunch day after day.

At least during the summer, I don’t have to worry about packing lunchboxes. But when 11:30 rolls around and everyone starts to get hungry, it’s nice to have a plan in mind. Sometimes I need easy but not the usual peanut butter and jelly, quesadillas, fruit/veggies or leftover mac and cheese.

We always have tortillas and pinwheels are so easy but so different from the same old sandwich. My daughter calls these turkey roll-ups and they are one of her favorite lunches.

side view of kids plate with turkey and cheese pinwheels with side of fruit and vegetables

I like to use a deli turkey with no added nitrates or nitrites to be just a little bit healthier. You could also use ham for a ham and cheese pinwheel.

During the school year, I pack these in my kids’ lunchboxes and they hold up really well. You can make these the night before and refrigerate.

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turkey rollups with cheese made with tortillas

Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
These turkey pinwheels are a quick and tasty option for lunch. Kids love them and they can be prepared ahead of time and packed in a lunchbox.
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Ingredients

  • 2 eight-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 2 tbsp. cream cheese
  • 2 slices turkey breast
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese, or your favorite cheese
  • 1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese onto each tortilla, spreading it all the way to the edges. Place turkey, cheese, and tomato slices on top.
  • Tightly roll up each tortilla and then use a sharp serrated knife to cut into 1-inch-thick round slices.
Serving: 1tortilla pinwheel, Calories: 264kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 444mg, Potassium: 166mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 881IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 225mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is an estimate.
Cuisine: American
Course: Lunch
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