Turkey Pesto Pinwheels with Smoked Provolone

Loaded with fresh ingredients, these Pesto Turkey Pinwheels are perfect for a simple lunch, party platter or even a snack. Smoked provolone pairs well with this turkey and wrapped in a pesto cream cheese mixture that you will be coming back for more again and again!

I am a big fan of a classic turkey sandwich or wrap. Sometimes, you just have to shake things up though, and these Turkey Pesto Pinwheels are my favorite way to step outside of the turkey sandwich box.

Perfect for a simple appetizer but also a great lunchbox item as well. You will love these simple, delicious tortilla snacks!

Why you will love these Pesto Pinwheels:

• They are super simple to make.
• You can easily prep these in minutes with a few short cuts.
• Can be a simple lunch or a fun party appetizer.
• A fun way to change up your same old turkey sandwich.

Ingredients:

For the pesto:

• basil
• parmesan
• pine nuts: I prefer pine nuts but they can be pricey. You an opt for walnuts if desired.
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• spinach

For the Pinwheels:

• cream cheese
• turkey: I had mine sliced at a medium thickness.
• smoked provolone: regular will work well if you can’t find it!
• tortillas: 10 inches, flour tortillas, whole grain tortillas–whatever you love!

Step-by-step Instructions:

Start by making the pesto for these turkey pinwheels.

Add the spinach, basil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper (optional) into a food processor. Process until the ingredients are broken down. (steps 1-2)

Scrape down the sides, close the food processor. Turn it back on and add in the olive oil slowly until desired thickness. You can add more if desired. I like this pesto to be slightly on the thick side, and not too runny. (step 3)

Assembling the pesto pinwheels:

Time to put the pesto pinwheels together!

• Combine the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the pesto. Stir well to combine until smooth. (steps 1-2)
• Spread the pesto cream cheese mixture over each of the tortillas, leaving about 1 inch of the edge of the tortilla empty. (step 3)
• Add the turkey slices and cheese. (steps 4-5)
• Starting from the cheese side (as shown in step 5), begin to roll the tortilla very tight, tightening as you go until fully rolled. You can fold in the sides if desired but I typically do not. If some of the pesto runs out, don’t worry. Just wipe it off and keep going!
• Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes for easiest slicing. It is not fully necessary though. You can also eat these pesto pinwheels as is without slicing.

Tips and Recipe Notes:

• If you are short on time, you can use pre-made pesto. The color green won’t be as vibrant but other than that, the flavor should still be great!
• You can prep these turkey pinwheels up to one day in advance. When I plan to serve these for a party or gathering, I don’t like to make them any farther in advance as the green will lose its vibrance in the pesto and things will start to get slightly soggy.
• The serving size for this recipe is based on allowing 3-4 pinwheels per person. If you are wanting to make this more of a meal or sandwich, it will serve 2-3 people.
• Make sure not to spread the pesto cream cheese mixture all the way to the ends of the tortilla. If so, you will end up with plenty of cream cheese and pesto squeezing out at you when you roll these up. Try to leave about an inch around the edge empty
• Roll the pesto turkey pinwheels TIGHT. They will fall apart easily if you don’t roll them nice and tight. This is why you want to leave empty space around the edges because the pesto will squeeze out slightly from squeezing as you roll. You can tuck the sides in when rolling to keep too much from squeezing out as well!

If you are a big fan of pesto, you will love this pesto orzo salad, pesto salmon sheet pan dinner, creamy pesto spaghetti squash or this avocado pesto pasta. There is no such thing as too much pesto!

Optional Add Ins to your pinwheels:

If you want to add some more flavor or extras to your pinwheel sandwiches, these are some great options.

• sun-dried tomatoes or freshly sliced tomatoes
• a handful of spinach
• chopped roasted red peppers
• a drizzle of balsamic glaze
• slices of pepperoni or salami

Other finger food recipes:

• Marinated Mozzarella Tomato Basil Skewers
• BBQ Ranch Chicken Flatbread
• Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
• Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
• Warm Brie Crostini with Cranberry Chutney

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