If you want to get more vegetables into your child’s lunches whether at home or at school, these roll ups or pinwheels are for you!
Why you’re going to love this recipe
Super quick and easy to make! So versatile! You can use whatever vegetables and protein you have in the fridge. These are great with cream cheese and hummus, too. But I highly encourage you to try them with this Thai peanut coconut sauce first! Kid-friendly! Simply slicing into fun, bite-sized pinwheels, can encourage your child to try foods that they’re learning to enjoy. You can also serve as a tortilla wrap if your child prefers it this way. Portable and makes for a great addition to school lunch boxes.
Ingredients
Vegetables – You truly can use whatever you have on hand! Finely chop or shred to make it easier for younger kids to eat. I like to use carrots, zucchini, cucumber, bell pepper, and broccoli sprinkles! Chicken – Whenever I cook chicken, I like to make extra to enjoy throughout the week. Feel free to use whatever iron-rich food you have on hand. How to cook chicken PERFECTLY Peanut sauce – 3 ingredients are all you need to make this and it’s SOOO good and versatile.
Step by Step Instructions
Tips for Success
If refrigerated, take the tortilla out and bring to room temperature or slightly warm in the microwave so it’s easier to roll. Cold tortillas are more likely to crack. Don’t fill the tortillas too full. The more filling you place, the more likely you are to get air pockets, which will prevent them from holding their pinwheel shape once sliced. Roll as TIGHTLY as you can. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make them easier to cut. Roll ups can get easily crushed. Use a serrated knife for a clean, easy slice. If the edges open up, spread a little bit of peanut sauce to close.
Tortilla Roll Up Variations
Switch up the spread. Instead of peanut sauce, spread some hummus, cream cheese, pizza sauce, etc. Fill with different vegetables. The peanut sauce will provide some fat and protein to keep you and your child fuller for longer. I like to add leftover chicken to boost protein and iron. Feel free to swap out with any iron-rich food, like beef, mashed beans, lentils, or leave out completely.
How to serve to babies
Spread a thin layer of Thai peanut sauce on toasted bread and sprinkle finely chopped chicken and vegetables on top.
For Kid’s School Lunchbox
If your child attends a nut-free school, you can swap out peanut butter with tahini or sunflower/pumpkin seed butter in the Thai peanut sauce recipe. If your house is anything like mine, mornings are so hectic! So make the wraps in advance and then simply slice and add to your child’s lunchbox the morning of. Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me! This recipe was first published in 2014 and has been updated to make it kid-friendly.
