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 don’t finish, they can tuck their pinwheels back into their lunch kits for later—far more appealing than a half-eaten sandwich.
Ingredients for Pinwheel Sandwiches
Your choice of wrapping
• sandwich bread
• flour or corn tortillas
Your choice of spreads
• nut-free peanut butter
• jam
• cream cheese
Your choice of filings
• sliced apple
• sliced cucumber
• sliced banana
• cheese sticks
• red pepper sticks
• grated carrot
• julienned deli meat
• 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.
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, August/September 2012.
