Turkey Pinwheels
Whole-wheat tortillas spread with mustard cream cheese and rolled around turkey, spinach and cucumber, chilled and sliced into pinwheels. Six servings in 10 minutes.
Storing and Planning Ahead
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, wrapped tightly.
Turkey Pinwheels: The Method
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Mix the cream cheese, mustard and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
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Lay a tortilla flat and spread a third of the cream cheese right to the edges. Cover with a third of the turkey, then a third of the spinach, and lay a line of cucumber sticks along one edge.
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Roll up tightly from the cucumber edge, wrap in parchment paper and repeat with the other tortillas. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Trim the ends and slice each roll into 6 pinwheels with a serrated knife.
Tips for Success
- Choose soft, fresh tortillas; stale ones crack when rolled.
- If the roll will not hold together, spread a thin extra line of cream cheese along the final edge as glue.
- Wipe the knife between cuts for neat slices.
Behind the Recipe
Chilling is what holds a pinwheel together. Spread the filling right to the edges, roll the tortilla tightly, and let the roll rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before you slice it, because the cream cheese works as glue and firms up enough to keep every spiral in place.
Use large whole-wheat tortillas, since small ones leave too few spirals. Dry the spinach well so the tortilla does not go soggy. Thin layers roll best. Keep the turkey in a single thin layer, because thick layers make the roll bulge and split. Reduced-fat cream cheese with a little Dijon mustard gives a tangy spread that seasons the whole roll.
Trim the ends first. Slice with a serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down, and wipe the blade between cuts. Each tortilla makes about six pinwheels. They keep for 2 days in the fridge, wrapped tightly, which makes them useful for lunch boxes and parties.
What to Put Next to It
Cherry tomatoes · Carrot sticks · A piece of fruit
Quick Answers
How long does Turkey Pinwheels take to make?
About 10 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Turkey Pinwheels?
Choose soft, fresh tortillas; stale ones crack when rolled. If the roll will not hold together, spread a thin extra line of cream cheese along the final edge as glue. Wipe the knife between cuts for neat slices.
What should I serve with Turkey Pinwheels?
Cherry tomatoes; Carrot sticks; A piece of fruit.
How should Turkey Pinwheels be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, wrapped tightly.
Is Turkey Pinwheels suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is weight-loss friendly, low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Turkey Pinwheels?
About 172 kcal per serving, with 9 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Turkey Pinwheels Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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