SOUTHWEST SPANAKOPITA BITES

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I'm a big fan of the Southwest-style egg rolls served at restaurants and wanted to re-create them without the fat of deep frying. Phyllo dough was the solution! For a main dish, I fill small flour tortillas with the filling and bake. -Marianne Shira, Osceola, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
SAUCE:
1/3 cup cubed avocado
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute red pepper and onion in oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in 1/2 cup spinach (save the rest for another use). Stir in the cheese, corn, beans, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and salt., Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short end facing you. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spray sheet with butter-flavored spray; cut into three 14x3-in. strips. , Place a scant tablespoon of filling on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of the strip. , Spritz end of dough with spray and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and spritz top with spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. , Place triangles on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, mash avocado with the mayonnaise, sour cream and vinegar. Serve with warm appetizers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges