Sometimes called “sushi sandwiches” because they mimic the look of classic Japanese maki, these pinwheel sandwiches are a fun change when lunchbox boredom hits.
Any combination of ingredients can be used to make pinwheels (sometimes called “sandwich sushi”), and it could not be easier: Wrap bread or flour tortilla around your choice of fillings, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Kids who have a hard time tackling a sandwich will enjoy nibbling on small pieces, and if they donโt finish, they can tuck their pinwheels back into their lunch kits for laterโfar more appealing than a half-eaten sandwich.
Ingredients for Pinwheel Sandwiches
Your choice of wrapping
โข sandwich bread
โข flour or corn tortillas
Your choice of spreads
โข nut-free peanut butter
โข jam
โข cream cheese
Your choice of filings
โข sliced apple
โข sliced cucumber
โข sliced banana
โข cheese sticks
โข red pepper sticks
โข grated carrot
โข julienned deli meat
โข lettuce or baby spinach
Directions:
1. Spread bread or tortilla with your choice of spreads.
2. Layer with fillings of your choice, aiming for a variety of colour, laid down the middle.
3. Roll up and slice into 1-inch pieces and arrange in lunchbox.
(The fillings used for the nutritional info are 1 medium flour tortilla, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 2 oz, deli turkey or ham, 1/4 cup shredded carrot, 1/4 cup baby spinach, a few red pepper sticks)
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, August/September 2012.
