KitchenAid 5 Speed Professional Blender manual Spinach Pita Wedges, Caponata

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Spinach Pita Wedges

2tablespoons chopped onion

1clove garlic, minced

2teaspoons olive oil

1cup light ricotta cheese

1⁄4 cup egg substitute or

1 egg

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1package (9 or 10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and pressed dry

2chunks (1-inch each) red bell pepper

2tablespoons drained, sliced water chestnuts

1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

4pita loaves (6 or

7 inches in diameter), halved to make 8 rounds lightly toasted

Place onion, garlic, and olive oil in small non-stick skillet. Cool and stir over medium heat until onion is crisp-tender.

Place ricotta, egg substitute, and salt in blender jar. Cover and blend at CHOP until mixed, about

10 seconds. Scrape down sides, if necessary. Add onion mixture, spinach, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and red pepper flakes. Blend at MIX until mixed, 30 to 45 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.

Spoon about 1⁄4 cup mixture on each pita loaf. Place loaves on large baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes, until set. Cut each loaf into 6 wedges.

Yield: 48 appetizers (3 appetizers per serving).

Per serving: About 73 cal, 4 g pro, 10 g car, 2 g fat, 4 mg chol, 150 mg sod.

Caponata

1medium (about 1 lb.) eggplant

1cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1⁄2 cup chopped onion

2cloves garlic, minced

1tablespoon olive oil

1medium tomato, seeded and chopped

2tablespoons lemon juice

1teaspoon dried oregano

3⁄4 teaspoon salt

2tablespoons reduced- sodium chicken broth or water

Pierce whole eggplant several times with fork. Place in baking pan; bake at 400°F for 40 to 50 minutes, or until very tender. Cool 5 to 10 minutes. Peel and cube.

Place mushrooms, onion, garlic, and oil in medium non-stick skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until mushrooms are tender. Add tomato, lemon juice, oregano, and salt. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool 5 minutes.

Place eggplant, mushroom mixture, and chicken broth in blender jar. Cover and blend at PUREE until smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds, scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.

Serve with vegetable dippers, crackers, or pita wedges.

Yield: 3 cups; 24 (2 tablespoons) servings.

Per serving: About 14 cal, 0 g pro, 2 g car, 1 g fat, 0 mg chol, 76 mg sod.

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