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    Home / Recipes / Appetizers / Easy Italian Pinwheels

    Easy Italian Pinwheels

    December 12, 2022 by Keto Cooking Christian 4 Comments

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    These healthy Easy Italian Pinwheels are everything you love about a classic Italian sub, wrapped up into a delicious bite sized appetizer.

    closeup of Italian pinwheels
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    • ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Italian Pinwheels Recipe
    • 🛒 What’s in Italian Pinwheels
    • 🔪 How to Make Italian Pinwheels
    • Are Pinwheels Keto Friendly?
    • Can Pinwheels Be Made Ahead of Time?
    • Variations of Low Carb Tortilla Pinwheels
    • How Do You Get Pinwheels to Stick?
    • More Keto Appetizers

    ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Italian Pinwheels Recipe

    • Classic Italian sub flavors
    • Easy to assemble
    • Perfect appetizer to serve your guests
    • You can make them ahead of time
    white platter with Italian pinwheels stacked up

    These low carb Italian pinwheels are one of the tastiest bite size snacks you'll ever make. They're perfect for when you’re feeding a crowd because they are always a huge hit, plus it only takes minutes to assemble an entire batch of them.

    This recipe starts with homemade Keto tortillas as a base with a creamy mascarpone and red pepper spread for a flavorful dressing. They're loaded up with fresh spinach, savory meats and cheese, sliced into perfect little pinwheel bites.

    rolled up pinwheel with cold cutscut open

    You can serve these filled Italian tortillas as individual pinwheels or simply cut in half for a great low carb lunch-on-the-go sub or even picnic option.

    🛒 What’s in Italian Pinwheels

    • Keto Tortillas
    • Genoa salami
    • Ham
    • Provolone cheese
    • Mascarpone cheese 
    • Baby spinach
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Roasted red peppers
    • Pepperoncini

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    🔪 How to Make Italian Pinwheels

    Add the mascarpone cheese, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, parmesan cheese to a small mixing bowl and mix until combined.

    Tip: If you can't find mascarpone, you can use cream cheese instead.

    mascarpone and peppers mixed in glass bowl

    Take one tortilla and spread half the mixture over the top, then add half of the provolone cheese.

    8 slices of provolone cheese on tortilla

    Add half the ham over the cheese.

    Tip: You can add other Italian cold cuts like mortadella, pepperoni, capocollo or soppressata if you'd like.

    ham over tortilla on white cutting board

    Then add half the spinach leaves.

    spinach leaves over tortilla on white board

    Add half the salami, then roll it up tight and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. 

    Tip: Adding the salami over the spinach leaves helps keep them in place as you roll it up.

    salami over tortilla on white board

    Chill them in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. Repeat the same process with the remaining ingredients.

    Tip: This will make them a little easier to slice up, without the mascarpone pepper mixture oozing out.

    rolled up pinwheel with cold cutscut open

    Slice into pinwheels and place on a platter and serve.  Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Tip: You can chill them in the fridge overnight, then slice them up just before serving.

    closeup of pinwheel with cold cuts

    Are Pinwheels Keto Friendly?

    The only non-keto ingredient in most any pinwheel recipe is the flour tortilla. While they make store bought low-carb tortillas, these homemade tortillas are so much better!

    With only 4 net carbs, these pinwheels are healthy and make the perfect addition to Keto and low carb diets.

    white platter with Italian pinwheels stacked up

    Can Pinwheels Be Made Ahead of Time?

    Tortilla roll-ups need time to set up in the fridge. But you don't want to make them too far in advance without running the risk of the tortillas becoming soggy.

    For best results, make pinwheels up within a few hours of serving.

    closeup of Italian pinwheels

    Variations of Low Carb Tortilla Pinwheels

    • Meat: Swap out the Italian meats with any of your favorite cold cuts. Keto turkey pinwheels are a great way to use up some of your holiday Slow Cooker Turkey Breast or Glazed Ham leftovers. You can even omit the meat and have Keto cheese pinwheels.
    • Filling: If you prefer, you can make Keto cream cheese pinwheels instead of using mascarpone. Make sure to leave the cream cheese out until it gets soft enough to mix.
    • Cheese: Swap out the cheese for thin deli sliced cheese. Cheddar cheese, Swiss or mozzarella are all great choices.
    • Veggies: This recipe calls for baby spinach leaves, but you can use other salad greens instead. Instead of pepperoncini, you can give them a spicy kick with sliced jalapenos. Or add some of these Pickled Jalapenos for a sweet and spicy kick.
    closeup of pinwheel with cold cuts

    How Do You Get Pinwheels to Stick?

    Though super easy to make, there are a few things you can do to make sure your Keto roll-ups stick well.

    • Always start with fresh tortillas. They are more pliable and easier to work with. If you find that they have become a little stiff, reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds until they are soft again.
    • When purchasing the meat and cheese you are planning on using, make sure you have the deli slice them thin. This makes the layers much easier to roll up.
    • Pinwheels need some sort of spread of dressing to help them stick really well. If you don't care for the red pepper spread in this recipe, you can use homemade Keto Mayo or Hummus.
    • After getting all your pinwheel roll-ups completed, make sure you allow time for them to set up for a bit in the fridge with the open side face down. If they appear to want to come unrolled, try wrapping them in plastic wrap.

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    • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
    • Keto Coconut Shrimp
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    Easy Italian Pinwheels

    These healthy Easy Italian Pinwheels are everything you love about a classic Italian sub, wrapped up into a delicious bite sized appetizer.
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL 15 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large Keto Tortillas
    • 12 slices Genoa salami, sliced thin
    • 12 slices ham, sliced thin
    • 12 thin slices provolone cheese
    • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
    • ⅓ cup fresh baby spinach leaves
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini, chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Add the mascarpone cheese, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, parmesan cheese to a small mixing bowl and mix until combined.
    • Take one tortilla and spread half the mixture over the top, then add half of the provolone cheese.
    • Add half the ham over the cheese, then add half the spinach leaves.
    • Add half the salami, then roll it up tight and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Chill them in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. Repeat the same process with the remaining ingredients. This will make them a little easier to slice up, without the mascarpone pepper mixture oozing out.
    • Slice into pinwheels and place on a platter and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Recipe Notes

    If you can't find mascarpone, you can use cream cheese instead.
    If you don't want to make your own Keto Tortillas, you can use any store bought Keto friendly tortilla that you like.
    You can add other Italian cold cuts like mortadella, pepperoni, capocollo or soppressata if you'd like.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Calories 489kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Italian Pinwheels
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    489
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    35
    g
    54
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    14
    g
    88
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    36
    g
    72
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Michele H

      March 09, 2023 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      What a good idea for parties.

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 10, 2023 at 12:49 pm

        They definitely are and everyone always loves them.

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    2. Linda

      December 26, 2022 at 11:14 am

      Bless you for all you do.

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 27, 2022 at 7:57 am

        You are so welcome!😊

        Reply

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