20
1 baguette loaf, cut
into
1
⁄2" slices
2 teaspoons butter or
margarine
1
⁄2 cup finely chopped
onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 package (9 oz)
frozen chopped
spinach, thawed
and squeezed dry
1 package (8 oz) light
cream cheese
1
⁄4 cup roasted red
peppers
1
⁄2 cup shredded
Cheddar cheese
Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at
375°F for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted. Set
aside.
Melt butter in 10" skillet over medium heat. Add
onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or
until softened. Add spinach. Cook and stir 30 to
60 seconds, or until warm. Cool slightly.
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2, mix
about 30 seconds. Add spinach mixture.
Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds.
Add red peppers. Continuing on Speed 2, mix
about 30 seconds. Spread spinach mixture on
toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with
about 1 teaspoon Cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F
for 5 to 8 minutes, or until thoroughly heated
and cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 crostini per serving).
Per serving: About 141 cal, 6 g protein, 16 g
carb, 6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sodium.
Spinach and Cheese Crostini
Meatballs with Salsa
1
⁄4 cup fat-free egg
substitute or 1 egg
1
⁄3 cup fresh bread
crumbs
1
⁄2 teaspoon chili
powder
1
⁄4 teaspoon garlic
powder
1
⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
pepper
1 pound ground
turkey
1
⁄2 cup thick and
chunky salsa
1
⁄2 cup chili sauce
1
⁄2 cup water
Place egg substitute, bread crumbs, chili powder,
garlic powder, pepper, and ground turkey in
mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer.
Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 30 seconds.
Form turkey mixture into 1" balls. Spray
12" skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Cook
meatballs over medium–high heat until well
browned; drain.
Mix salsa, chili sauce, and water in small bowl.
Add to meatballs and stir. Reduce heat to low.
Cook, covered, about 10 minutes, or until
meatballs are thoroughly cooked, stirring
frequently. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (3 meatballs per serving).
Per serving: About 84 cal, 8 g protein, 5 g carb,
3 g fat, 30 mg chol, 280 mg sodium.