SPINACH CALZONES

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A tube of refrigerated pizza dough and frozen chopped spinach make these impressive appetizers a cinch. "I found the recipe in a cookbook but lightened it up," explains Prospect, Kentucky's Juliet Lodge. "They're wonderful with white wine."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Pizza sauce, warmed, optional

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. In a bowl, combine the spinach, Swiss cheese, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. , Roll pizza dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; cut into six 5-in. squares. Spoon 1/3 cup spinach mixture onto the center of each square; brush edges of dough with water. Fold one corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Using a fork, crimp edges to seal., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Prick tops with a fork. Lightly beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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