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Back to School Lunch Ideas: Tortilla Pinwheels

Make back-to-school lunches fun and easy with Tortilla Pinwheels! These quick-to-make roll-ups are perfect for kids and adults alike—just layer your favorite deli meats, cheeses, and veggies inside a soft tortilla, roll it up, and slice into bite-sized pinwheels. They’re portable, customizable, and a great way to add variety to packed lunches without the hassle. Perfect for busy school mornings, Tortilla Pinwheels are a tasty, colorful option that kids will actually look forward to eating.

Cooking Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 

  • 1 flour tortilla
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 slice mozarella cheese, (or your favorite cheese)
  • 1 oz turkey deli meat , (2 slices)
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, (or spinach leaves)
  • 1/4 tomato, thinly sliced

Cooking Instructions

  • Step 1: Spread cream cheese over tortilla. 
  • Step 2: Add sliced mozzarella and deli meat over the top half of the tortilla followed by shredded lettuce and sliced tomato. 
  • Step 3: Tightly roll the tortilla from the top downward then slice the roll into rings.

Nutrition Facts

Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe (School Lunch Idea)

Amount per Serving

Calories 223

Fat 12g

Saturated Fat 6 g

Cholesterol 41 mg

Sodium 646 mg

Potassium 216 mg

Carbohydrates 19 g

Fiber 1 g

Sugar 3 g

Protein 9 g

Vitamin A 735 IU

Vitamin C 4.2 mg

Calcium 60 mg

Iron 1.3 mg

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