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Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels

Cultural Context

Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels combine Italian flavors with a convenient, portable format, making them a popular choice for parties and gatherings. Originating from the classic Italian pesto, these pinwheels showcase vibrant flavors in a fun, bite-sized form. Today, they are enjoyed globally, often customized with various fillings to suit different tastes and dietary preferences.

ItalianITappetizer
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 large flour tortillas
¼ cup pesto (55 g), divided
1 cup cherry tomato (200 g), halved, divided
½ lb turkey (225 g), sliced, divided
2 oz baby spinach (55 g), divided
4 slices provolone cheese, halved

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pesto sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade basil pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach pesto

Homemade versions can be more cost-effective and customizable.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Parmesan

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flatbreads

Whole wheat provides more fiber.

1

Warm the tortillas in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until flexible.

2

Transfer the tortillas to a clean work surface.

3

Spread half the pesto on each tortilla.

4

Divide the tomatoes, turkey, spinach, and provolone between the tortillas.

5

Wrap the tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.

6

Stick 6 toothpicks 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart into the wraps along the seam.

7

Slice between the toothpicks and serve.

Cooking Techniques

spreadingrollingslicing

Equipment Needed

microwaveplastic wraptoothpicks

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pesto WrapsTortilla Roll-Ups
Local Name: Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels

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