Mediterranean Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Mediterranean Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are a healthy appetizer. They contain flour tortillas, light cream cheese, chives, dried cranberries, & turkey. These items are simple and we can get them easily from all the supermarkets. They have light cream cheese in them so they are not good for a dairy-free diet. We have to add the vegan cream cheese so they become perfect for a dairy-free diet. These turkey cranberry pinwheels are prepared in 15 minutes, so they are good for quick snacks and appetizers. Serve these pinwheels with fresh salads, vegetable sticks, and hummus. Mediterranean Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are best to have them fresh, though we can store them in airtight boxes in the fridge for up to 3 days, but don’t freeze them.

STATS:

• Caloric Count: 190 kcal
• Time for Prep: Fifteen minutes
• Serving size: 4
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Butter knife
• Plastic wrap

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 4 oz. spreadable light cream cheese
• 1 tbsp. chives
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 6 oz. turkey slices

INGREDIENT NOTES:

DRIED CRANBERRIES:

• Add the dried cranberries to provide a sweet and slightly tangy flavor that balances the savory turkey. We have to use unsweetened or reduced-sugar cranberries to limit added sugar.

SLICED TURKEY:

• Add the turkey to include the protein content in the pinwheels. We have to use freshly cooked, thinly sliced turkey breast or lower-sodium deli turkey to reduce sodium & avoid highly processed meat.

FLOUR TORTILLAS:

• Use the large flour tortillas to hold the cream cheese, turkey, cranberries, & chives together. We can also utilize the whole-wheat tortillas instead if you want extra fiber and a more Mediterranean-inspired meal.

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE:

• Add the light cream cheese to provide a smooth and creamy texture to the filling. We have to use vegan cream cheese to make it safe for a dairy-free diet. Check the label for added sugar and sodium.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the cream cheese to the mixing vessel, then include the chives and mix to combine.
2. Now put the tortillas on the shelf, then add the mixture of cream cheese & spread it evenly on each tortilla.
3. Add the dried cranberries on the cream cheese layer and distribute them on both tortillas.
4. Now put the turkey slices on the cranberries, covering the tortillas.
5. Now start to roll the tortillas tightly to form the log.
6. Then cover the tortillas with the wrap and put it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes till it gets firm.
7. Now make a one-inch slice in the log with a knife and put the pinwheels on the plate.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

• Greek salad
• Cucumber & tomato salad
• Spinach & arugula salad

VEGETABLES:

• Cucumber sticks
• Carrot sticks
• Bell pepper strips

HEALTHY DIPS:

• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Garlic yogurt dip

MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:

• Roasted zucchini
• Marinated olives
• Roasted chickpeas

LIGHT SOUPS:

• Tomato basil soup
• Lentil soup
• Vegetable soup

TIPS:

• We have to utilize the soft cream cheese, so it spreads smoothly on the tortillas.
• Don’t add lots of filing and spread it evenly.
• We have to tightly roll the log to keep the shape of these pinwheels.
• Chill the log for thirty minutes to make neat slices.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add these pinwheels in the tight vessel and store for three days.

FREEZER:

• Don’t freeze these pinwheels as the texture will become soggy.

FAQs:

Will I prepare these pinwheels in advance?

• Yes, prepare these rolls in advance and store in the fridge then slice them when required.

Would I include fresh cooked turkey instead?

• Yes, we would easily add the fresh cooked turkey, but cool it and make the thin slices before using so it rolls easily.

How to prepare the dairy-free pinwheels?

• Add the vegan cream cheese to prepare the dairy-free pinwheels. We also have to monitor the labels to be sure that it is dairy-free.

What to add instead of dried cranberries?

• We can include dried apricots, raisins, or fresh apples instead.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 190 kcal

Net carbs: 21 g

Iron: 1.5 mg

Total carbs: 23 g

Vitamin A: 90 mcg RAE

Serving: 1

Fiber: 2 g

Serving size: 4

Calcium: 75 mg

Protein: 12 g

Iron: 1.5 mg

Sodium: 450 mg

Potassium: 180 mg