Turkey roll-ups are a fun, healthy lunchbox idea for kids. Tortilla roll ups with turkey are a simple twist on a turkey sandwich, & when paired with chopsticks, it is guaranteed to be a fun-filled lunchbox idea! Gluten-free.
How To Make
This healthy lunchbox idea for kids is both simple to make and fun for kids to eat. It would be a pretty tasty lunch idea for work too. Switch it up and make Ham Roll-Ups or Chicken Roll-Ups.
Ingredients
- 1 gluten-free tortilla or wrap
- 2 ounces turkey meat ✅
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ✅
- 2 tablespoons shredded carrots
- 4-5 spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon hummus, ranch, or mayo ✅
Instructions
- Assemble to wrap. Spread the dressing on the wrap. Sprinkle with shredded cheese then top with spinach and turkey. Add carrots horizontally across the bottom of the tortilla to get them to roll up in the middle.
- ⭐️Roll and serve. Carefully start rolling the end of the wrap with the carrots over itself, rolling tightly as you go. Slice into pieces and place in a plastic lunchbox container, serve with chopsticks for added fun!
Serve these turkey roll-ups with chopsticks, and you instantly have Turkey “Sushi”!
Your kids will have a blast eating these fun sushi turkey wraps. Find my favorite kid-friendly chopsticks and silverware set for lunchboxes here or save a set of chopsticks the next time you go out for Chinese food.
This idea is so simple and kid-friendly, I used the recipe on a taping of our local cooking show, Living With Amy. You can check out the segment by clicking here.
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Turkey Roll-Ups
Equipment
- cutting board and kid-friendly knife
- chopsticks
Ingredients
- 1 gluten free tortilla or wrap
- 2 ounces turkey meat ✅
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ✅
- 2 tablespoons shredded carrots
- 4-5 spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon hummus, ranch, or mayo ✅
Instructions
- Assemble to wrap. Spread the dressing on the wrap. Sprinkle with shredded cheese then top with spinach and turkey. Add carrots horizontally across the bottom of the tortilla to get them to roll up in the middle.1 gluten free tortilla or wrap, 2 ounces turkey meat, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons shredded carrots, 4-5 spinach leaves, 1 tablespoon hummus, ranch, or mayo
- ⭐️Roll and serve. Carefully start rolling the end of the wrap with the carrots over itself, rolling tightly as you go. Slice into pieces and place in a plastic lunchbox container, serve with chopsticks for added fun!
Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN says
These are such a fun idea Jodi. I make my girls a lot of wraps that I cut into pinwheels, aka sushi style. One of their faves is cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber. Need to get that recipe on my blog! Great job on the segment too!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks, Jessica! Kids and wraps are such an easy lunch – I love the smoked salmon idea – yum!
Melissa says
My kids would love these, and they are super fun for summer too!