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Healthy High-Protein Turkey Pinwheel Lunchbox Recipe Easy Veggie Crunch Snack

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These Healthy High-Protein Turkey Pinwheels with Veggie Crunch are a quick, easy, and satisfying lunchbox snack featuring lean turkey, fresh crunchy veggies, and a creamy spread. Perfect for meal prep and packed with protein and fiber.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) thinly sliced turkey breast (lean, nitrate-free)
  • 4 large whole wheat or spinach tortilla wraps
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) hummus or Greek yogurt spread
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) mustard (Dijon or honey mustard)
  • 1 cup (120 g) shredded carrots
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) thin strips of red bell pepper
  • 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach or kale leaves (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies (10 minutes): Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel and shred the carrots, thinly slice cucumber and red bell pepper into matchsticks. Toss them gently in a mixing bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to keep veggies crisp and flavorful.
  2. Prepare the Spreads (2 minutes): In a small bowl, combine hummus or Greek yogurt spread with mustard. Optionally add a pinch of black pepper for extra tang. This mixture acts as a tasty glue without making the wrap soggy.
  3. Assemble the Pinwheels (5-7 minutes): Lay out the whole wheat or spinach wraps flat. Spread an even layer of the hummus-mustard mix over each wrap, leaving a half-inch border around edges. Layer turkey slices evenly, then add a handful of dressed veggie crunch and baby spinach or kale leaves if using.
  4. Roll and Slice (3 minutes): Tightly roll each wrap from one edge to the other, keeping filling snug. Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into 1 to 1.5-inch (2.5 to 4 cm) pinwheels. Wrap in plastic wrap to maintain shape and freshness.
  5. Pack or Serve (1 minute): Arrange pinwheels neatly in a lunchbox or on a serving plate. Keep refrigerated up to 24 hours. For picnics, pack extra crunchy raw veggies as a side snack.

Notes

Pat veggies dry after washing to prevent soggy wraps. Warm wraps slightly before rolling if they are stiff. Chill rolled wraps for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts. Use lean, nitrate-free turkey breast for best taste. Can substitute turkey with chicken, ham, or plant-based deli slices. Avoid freezing as fresh veggies lose crunch.

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