Hummus & Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches

Lunch doesn’t get any easier than these turkey pinwheel sandwiches! You get greens from the spinach, protein from the turkey, and a whole lot of yum.

This idea is a different way to repurpose tortillas and everyday ingredients into something you can feel good about packing in the lunchbox.

Turkey Pinwheels with Spinach

You’re looking at a pinwheel recipe filled with a yummy combination of hummus, fresh spinach, and turkey, and unlike a regular sandwich, you can make this one the night before!

In fact, pinwheels taste better when made ahead- it gives the tortilla time to absorb the flavors from the hummus and all the ingredients to meld into one delicious bite.

Of course, if you don’t have turkey or spinach on hand, you can swap them out for another deli meat and chopped lettuce, it’s the same concept, but with different flavors.

What’s in Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches

Here’s what you’ll need to assemble this turkey pinwheel lunchbox:

• Large flour tortilla: it’s pliable and easy to roll.
• Red pepper hummus: or any hummus you prefer.
• Deli turkey: sliced thin, could also be ham or chicken.
• Spinach: a good dose of nutrients and crunch.
• Fruit salad: chopped kiwi, blueberries, and raspberries, or swap out for sliced fruit of choice.
• Snacks: this lunch has yogurt with a swirl of jam as well as raw almonds.

I’m all for packing great-tasting and nutritious lunches, and while I have plenty on this site, you’ll find even more ideas here:

How to Pack Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches

The following directions will show you how to pack these turkey pinwheels in the lunchbox so they stay intact while in transit from the classrooms to their final destination: the cafeteria.

1. Roll it up
   Spread the hummus onto the tortilla, add the remaining ingredients and roll it up. This step is important because hummus acts like glue and holds the pinwheels together.
2. Wrap it
   Leave the roll uncut, wrap it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. In the morning, remove the plastic wrap and cut it into pinwheels.
3. Slice and pack
   To keep the pinwheels fresh, it’s best to pack them in a compartment away from other ingredients. Place the almonds in an empty compartment.
4. Divide the snacks
   Wet ingredients like fruit and yogurt should be packed separately from the pinwheels and any dry ingredients.
5. Time to pack
   Close the lunch container and pack it into a lunch bag with an ice pack.

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