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Managing Diabetes Recipe of the Day

Spinach and Cheese Squares

These nutritious nibblers can be made ahead of time. They can be refrigerated or frozen and then reheated at party time.

Number of Servings: 18
Serving Size: 2 squares
Ingredients
Name Measure Weight
large eggs, or 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 ---
whole-wheat flour 6 tbsp ---
frozen, chopped spinach, thawed 1 10 oz
low-fat cottage cheese 2 cups ---
reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 cups ---
fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ---
cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp ---
nutmeg pinch ---
wheat germ 3 tbsp ---
Preparation Instructions
1. In a large bowl beat the eggs with the flour until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add the spinach, cheeses, cayenne, and nutmeg, and mix the ingredients well. Pour mixture into a nonstick coated 13 x 9 x 2 -inch baking pan.
3. Sprinkle the top with wheat germ and bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes.
4. Let stand for about 10 minutes and then cut into 1 1/2-inch squares for serving.
Exchanges Per Serving


1 Lean Meat

Nutrition Information


Amount per serving
Calories 66
Calories from Fat 18
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Sodium 303 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugars
Protein 8 g


Reproduced with permission from "ADA Cookbooks"
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