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Healthy Turkey Pinwheel and Ranch Veggie Cup

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A quick, high-protein lunch featuring soft turkey pinwheels with a creamy herb cream cheese spread paired with a fresh ranch veggie cup. Perfect for busy days and lunchboxes.

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat tortillas (8-inch)
  • Thinly sliced deli turkey breast (8 oz / 225 g)
  • Cream cheese (4 oz / 115 g), softened
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 cup / 50 g)
  • Fresh spinach leaves (1 cup / 30 g), washed and patted dry
  • Green onions (2, thinly sliced)
  • Garlic powder (1/4 tsp)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (1/2 cup / 120 g)
  • Ranch seasoning mix (1 tbsp)
  • Baby carrots (1 cup / 120 g), peeled
  • Celery sticks (1 cup / 100 g), cut into sticks
  • Cucumber slices (1 cup / 100 g), peeled if waxed
  • Cherry tomatoes (1/2 cup / 75 g), halved

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and thinly sliced green onions. Mix until smooth and well blended (about 3 minutes).
  2. Place each whole wheat tortilla flat on a clean surface or cutting board.
  3. Using a small spatula or butter knife, evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  4. Layer the deli turkey slices evenly over the cream cheese, then add fresh spinach leaves on top (about 2 oz turkey and a handful of spinach per tortilla).
  5. Add a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the spinach.
  6. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla firmly but gently into a tight log.
  7. Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 1-inch thick slices to make 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla.
  9. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with ranch seasoning until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Portion the dip into small containers or jars.
  10. Arrange baby carrots, celery sticks, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the ranch dip in each container.
  11. Place pinwheels and veggie cups in lunch containers or bags. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid tearing tortillas. Chill pinwheels before slicing for clean cuts. Use a serrated knife if possible. Mix ranch seasoning into Greek yogurt for a lighter dip. Pinwheels keep fresh up to 24 hours refrigerated. For vegan or allergen-free versions, substitute dairy and turkey with plant-based alternatives.

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