Easy Herbed Turkey Pinwheels
These Easy Herbed Turkey Pinwheels are quick and simple to prepare, featuring deli turkey, a fresh herby cream cheese spread, and soft tortillas. Perfect for meal prep lunches that stay fresh and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces deli turkey slices, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of half a lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Optional: thinly sliced cucumbers or shredded carrots
- Optional: drizzle of honey mustard
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and the zest of half a lemon. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly incorporated (about 5 minutes).
- Lay each 10-inch flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a half-inch border around the edges (about 3 minutes).
- Layer 4 ounces of thinly sliced deli turkey evenly on top of the cream cheese spread on each tortilla. Overlap slices slightly to keep the roll compact. Add optional cucumber or carrot slices if desired (about 3 minutes).
- Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly but gently, keeping the filling snug inside. Use your fingers to tuck the filling as you roll. Wrap each pinwheel tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper to hold its shape (about 4 minutes).
- Place wrapped pinwheels in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the cream cheese and make slicing easier.
- Remove plastic wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch rounds. Arrange on a plate or pack into lunchboxes (about 5 minutes).
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill pinwheels before slicing to prevent squishing. Use a sharp or serrated knife for clean cuts. Optional add-ins like cucumbers or carrots add crunch. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with plant-based spread and use dairy-free tortillas. Gluten-free tortillas can replace flour tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
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