DIABETIC PIZZA POCKETS

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These are unbelievably good for a diabetic recipe. My Aunt has tried so many different recipes (allot of which are terrible) and this one is actually pretty tasty! Oh, the Dietary Exchange on this recipe is: 1 medium fat protein, 2 carbohydrate (bread/starch). ENJOY

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
1/4 cup jarred pizza sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (112 g)
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese (15 g)
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Open dough can and place on a work surface.
  • Roll out and cut two 6-inch circles.
  • Rework scraps, roll out, and cut out another two 6-inch circles for a total of 4 circles.
  • Discard remaining scraps.
  • Place the dough circles on the work surface.
  • Spread each circle with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce to within 1/4 inch of the edge.
  • Place 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese near the center of each circle.
  • Top each with 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon oregano.
  • Dampen the edges of each circle with a little water.
  • Fold circles in half, enclosing the cheese filling.
  • Crimp the edges by pressing down with the tines of a fork along the edge.
  • Cut two small slits in the top for steam vents.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place pizza pockets on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.

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