1 (12.5 oz can) chicken or chickpeas, drained
3 Tablespoons plain yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise
3 teaspoons basil pesto (may contain nuts)
½ red bell pepper, diced
4 whole wheat tortillas
4 romaine lettuce leaves
½ cucumber, diced
Pesto Pinwheels
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
- *Mix together the chicken or chickpeas, yogurt, pesto, and diced bell pepper until well combined.
- Divide the mixture between the two tortillas and *spread into an even layer over the tortilla.
- *Sprinkle the diced cucumber on top of the chicken mixture. Tear the lettuce into pieces and place on top.
- Roll up the tortilla and slice into pinwheels.
*Kid-friendly step
Notes & Tips:
If you have leftover cooked chicken, shred 1 cup of it and use instead of the canned chicken.
Recipe Category
30 minutes or less, Kid-friendly recipes, No cooking required
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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Pesto Pinwheels
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (12.5 oz can) chicken or chickpeas, drained
3 Tablespoons plain yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise
3 teaspoons basil pesto (may contain nuts)
½ red bell pepper, diced
4 whole wheat tortillas
4 romaine lettuce leaves
½ cucumber, diced
Directions:
- *Mix together the chicken or chickpeas, yogurt, pesto, and diced bell pepper until well combined.
- Divide the mixture between the two tortillas and *spread into an even layer over the tortilla.
- *Sprinkle the diced cucumber on top of the chicken mixture. Tear the lettuce into pieces and place on top.
- Roll up the tortilla and slice into pinwheels.
*Kid-friendly step
Notes & Tips:
If you have leftover cooked chicken, shred 1 cup of it and use instead of the canned chicken.
Nutrition Facts
4 serving per container
Serving size 1 pinwheel
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% | |
| Sodium 680mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars 2g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 29g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 38mg | 2% | |
| Iron 2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 351mg | 8% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.