Mini Spinach Calzones
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Refrigerated pizza dough and frozen chopped spinach make these savory calzone appetizers super easy to prepare.


Mini Spinach Calzones


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 53 mins
Servings: Makes 25 appetizer servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 1/2  of a 10-ounce package  frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained wellOn Sale
  • 1/2  of an 8-ounce package  reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softenedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped green onion (1)On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 1  13.8-ounce package  refrigerated pizza doughOn Sale
  • 1    egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  waterOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
Line 2 baking sheets with foil; lightly coat the foil with cooking spray. Set baking sheets aside. For filling, in a medium bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, the green onion, and pepper. Set aside.
2.
Unroll pizza dough on a lightly floured surface; roll dough into a 15-inch square. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into twenty-five 3-inch squares. Spoon a slightly rounded teaspoon of filling onto the center of each square. In a small mixing bowl use a fork to combine egg white and water. Brush edges of dough squares with egg white mixture. Lift a corner of each square and stretch dough over filling to opposite corner, making a triangle. Press edges with the tines of a fork to seal.
3.
Arrange the calzones on prepared baking sheets. Prick tops of calzones with fork. Brush tops of calzones with egg white mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Bake one sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Serve warm. Makes 25 appetizer servings

Nutrition information
Calories 56, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%. Exchanges: Starch .5, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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