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Easy Turkey Jalapeño Pinwheel Bento Lunch Box Recipe

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A quick and easy meal prep recipe featuring turkey, jalapeños, and cheese rolled into flavorful pinwheels, perfect for lunchboxes and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch, about 1 tortilla per serving)
  • 8 oz thinly sliced turkey breast (deli-style or leftover roasted turkey)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (full fat recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100 g)
  • 1 medium fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for milder heat)
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Baby carrots or cucumber slices (for bento box sides)
  • Cherry tomatoes (for bento box sides)
  • ¼ cup hummus or ranch dip (about 60 ml, for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Thinly slice the jalapeño (remove seeds if desired), chop green onions, and roughly chop cilantro if using. Set aside.
  2. Mix the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, and cilantro. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  3. Assemble the pinwheels: Lay one flour tortilla flat. Spread about 2 tablespoons (30 g) of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a ½ inch (1.25 cm) border around edges. Layer thin slices of turkey evenly on top, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, then scatter jalapeño slices over the cheese.
  4. Roll and slice: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pinwheels. Expect about 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla.
  5. Pack the bento box: Arrange pinwheels in one compartment. Fill other compartments with baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and a small container of hummus or ranch dip.
  6. Chill or serve: Store pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Softened cream cheese spreads more evenly; microwave for 10 seconds if needed. Use a serrated knife to slice pinwheels cleanly without squashing. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave 20 seconds if dry. Store pinwheels with a damp paper towel on top to keep moist without sogginess. Pinwheels keep fresh up to 3 days refrigerated. Can bake pinwheels at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes for a warm snack.

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