By the Plate: Turkey Pesto Roll-Ups
Little extras, such as sun-dried tomatoes and pesto, perk up deli turkey in this grab-and-go lunch. The roll-up is such a fun substitute for a ho-hum sandwich.
Full Meal
Calories: | Carbohydrate: gBy the Plate Foods Include
Per ServingTurkey Pesto Roll-Ups |
||
|---|---|---|
| Makes: 2 servings | ||
| Serving Size: 1/2 roll-up | ||
| Calories | 205 | |
| Fat | 3.5 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 | g |
| Fiber | 4 | g |
| Sugars | 4 | g |
| Cholesterol | 35 | mg |
| Sodium | 470 | mg |
| Potassium | 580 | mg |
| Protein | 20 | g |
| Phosphorus | 235 | mg |
| Choices: Starch 1.5, Vegetable 1, Lean Meat 2 | ||
Turkey Pesto Roll-Ups
- Makes: 2 servings
- Serving Size: 1/2 roll-up
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
| 1 | large | whole wheat tortilla (10-inch diameter) |
| 1 | Tbsp. | commercially prepared pesto |
| 6 | rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (not oil packed) | |
| 4 | oz. | no-added-salt turkey breast or leftover roasted turkey, thinly sliced |
| 1/3 | cup | baby spinach leaves |
Directions
- Place the tortilla on a work surface. Spread the pesto on the tortilla.
- Sprinkle the sun-dried tomatoes over the pesto. Layer the turkey slices over the tomatoes and top with the spinach leaves. For easy rolling, leave about 2 inches around the edge of the tortilla uncovered.
- Roll the tortilla into a log shape. Cut the roll in half; if desired, slice each half into three pieces to pack.
Additional Foods in This Meal
Veggie Medley
Sauté 1/4 cup each zucchini slices, carrot chips, and cauliflower florets in 1 tsp. olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning and 1 tsp. Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or chilled.
- Per Serving
- Calories: 75
- Carbohydrate: 6g
- Choices: Vegetable 1, Fat 1
Melon
1 cup mixed honeydew and cantaloupe chunks sprinkled with 1/2 tsp. lime zest and 1/2 tsp. lime juice
- Per Serving
- Calories: 60
- Carbohydrate: 14g
- Choices: Fruit 1
