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Mediterranean Spinach Turkey Wrap

This Mediterranean Spinach Turkey Wrap recipe is appropriate for high blood pressure as it includes lean protein, spinach, and olives which are beneficial for managing hypertension. However, using a lower sodium cream cheese and feta would be better.

Adapted from food.com, by chef FIFI

10 mintotal
24servings
7ingredients
42kcal a serving
Mediterranean Spinach Turkey Wrap

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup kraft cream cheese with chives and onions
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (the sharper the better)
  • 1/4 black olives
  • 32 inches flour tortillas (spinach flavored preferrably)
  • 4 ounces smoked turkey, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup loosley packed thoroughly washed spinach leaves
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano

Method

  1. Chop up olives.
  2. Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, olives and oregano in bowl and mix.
  3. Evenly spread the mixture over entire tortilla.
  4. Place turkey over the cream cheese mixture on half of each tortilla.
  5. Place spinach leaves on top of turkey.
  6. To assemble just start with the side that is topped with the turkey and roll up tightly.
  7. Wrap each sandwich with saran wrap.
  8. Refrigerate wraps at least 1 hour.60 min timer
  9. Before serving, unwrap, and trim of ends of each roll.
  10. Cut wraps into 3 sections.
  11. Cut each section on a slight diagonal into half.
  12. Wraps can be made a day ahead.
  13. Enjoy.

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