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Pesto Turkey Pinwheels with Smoked Provolone

Quick and easy pinwheels packed with flavor, featuring creamy pesto and smoked provolone, perfect for snacks or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil Pack tightly
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts Use any preferred nut
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Adjust thickness as needed
  • 1/2 unit lemon juice Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Or to taste
Main Ingredients
  • 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 slices oven roasted turkey breast, deli sliced medium
  • 4 slices smoked provolone
  • 2 10-inch tortillas

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine basil, spinach, lemon juice, parmesan, and garlic. Process to combine and break down the spinach and basil.
  2. Slowly pour in the olive oil and process until smooth. Adjust thickness with more olive oil if necessary.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer 1/4 cup of the pesto to a bowl and mix with the softened cream cheese until fully combined.
Assembling
  1. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture onto a tortilla, leaving the edges free.
  2. Layer with two slices of turkey and two slices of provolone. Roll tightly.
  3. For easier cutting, wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes (optional but recommended). Enjoy!

Notes

These pinwheels keep well in the fridge for about 2-3 days. Feel free to prep in advance and store them wrapped in plastic. You can freeze them but slice after thawing.