Spinach Pinwheels

    Servings: 24/ Units per serving=1
    1 slice per serving


    Ingredients

      1 tsp light margarine
      1/2 C finely chopped onion
      10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed
      1/2 C -LF or part-skim ricotta cheese
      1 T fresh lemon juice
      Dash of nutmeg
      Dash of cayenne
      10 oz pkg pizza dough
      Vegetable oil spray
      1 egg White, slightly beaten
      1 T sesame seeds


    In a small nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat. Swirl to cover bottom. Sauté onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

    In a medium bowl, combine onion, spinach, ricotta, lemon juice, nutmeg, and cayenne. Blend well, press dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Cut in half, forming two 7x12-inch rectangles, spread half the spinach mixture on each piece of dough. Roll up, starting from 12 inch side.

    Pinch each end of rolled dough, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.. Lightly spray baking sheet with vegetable oil, with a sharp knife, cut each roll into 12 slices. Put on baking sheet, brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until light golden brown.

    Calories: 37, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 6 g….Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread