Cook With Alessandro – Pinwheel Sandwiches

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I am Jax and Jane’s friendly neighbourhood chef – Alessandro. In this new column, I will present fun, easy-to-make and nutritious snack recipes to treat your little one with. 

Today, we bring to you a classic dish with a new spin. Treat your child to these fun pinwheel sandwiches!

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread
• 2 tablespoons green chutney
• 3 tablespoons grated carrots and cabbage (or any other vegetable of your choice) 
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce (optional)
• 4 slices of cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

• Mix all the grated vegetables together in a bowl
• Add a little pepper and salt as per your taste
• Next, take the bread slices and trim the sides
• Use a rolling pin and flatten the bread slices
• Apply the green chutney on the flattened bread slices and connect all the four slices together in one long line
• Once the slices are ready, place the cheese slices in a line too
• Spread some more green chutney on the cheese slices
• Then spread the vegetable mix evenly on the cheese slices
• When all the layers are complete, roll it tightly
• Cover in cling wrap or aluminium foil and keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes
• Once chilled, remove from the fridge and cut it into slices
• Remove the foil or wrap once cut
• Serve as it is or with some fruits

Pro tip – You can choose different stuffings every time to get your child to eat more veggies without a fuss.

Do share your experience of making these simple pinwheel sandwiches in the comments section below.