The Pizza Roll Up Lunch Box
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5
The Pizza Roll Up Lunch Box
Description
This lunch features flour tortillas spread with a modest layer of basil pesto, which provides herbal notes. Provolone slices add creamy melted cheese flavor, while pepperoni offers a spiced, savory element. Fresh spinach adds a mild green freshness and nutrition. The fillings are arranged on one half of each tortilla, then rolled up tightly and sliced into one-inch rounds, creating pizza-flavored bite-size pinwheels.
Slicing the rolls with the seam side down helps keep them intact. These roll-ups are packed into containers along with sliced green bell pepper strips for a crunchy vegetable side. Pizza sauce portions are provided separately for dipping, enhancing the pizza taste experience. All components can be refrigerated for up to five days, making this a straightforward meal prep option for lunchboxes or quick snacks.
This lunch box balances protein, dairy, vegetables, and carbs in a format kids and adults can eat with their hands, requiring no reheating. The combination of fresh and prepared ingredients results in a familiar yet portable meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tortilla $0.65, large, burrito size
- 1/4 cup basil pesto $0.55
- 8 lices provolone cheese $1.19
- 36 lices pepperoni $0.97
- 4 cups spinach $0.32, fresh
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce $0.43
- 2 green bell pepper $1.53
Instructions
- Spread 1 Tbsp pesto over the surface of each tortilla (it does not need to cover the entire surface. Lay two slices of provolone over one half of each tortilla, followed by about 9 pepperoni. Lastly, add one handful of fresh spinach to each tortilla.
- Roll each tortilla up, trying to keep the roll as tight as possible. With the seams facing down, slice the rolls into one-inch sections. Place the sliced roll-ups in your meal prep container. Pack them closely together to keep them from coming unrolled.
- Slice the green bell peppers into strips. Divide the bell pepper strips between the four containers.
- Fill four small containers with 2 Tbsp pizza sauce each. Refrigerate your roll ups, bell peppers, and pizza sauce for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59805 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1box | |
| Calories | 598.05kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.18g | 15% |
| Protein | 26.3g | 53% |
| Fat | 35.15g | 54% |
| Sodium | 1509.63mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 5.08g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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