Spinach and Cheese Crostini

1baguette loaf,

cut into 1⁄2-inch (1.25- cm) slices

2teaspoons (10 mL) butter or margarine

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1package (9 oz. [270 g]) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1package (8 oz.

[250 g]) light cream cheese

1⁄4 cup (50 mL) roasted red peppers

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese

Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted. Set aside.

Melt butter in 10-inch (25-cm) skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add spinach. Cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds, or until warm. Cool slightly.

Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Add spinach mixture. Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Add red peppers. Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Spread spinach mixture on toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 8 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Yield: 12 servings (2 crostini per serving).

Per serving: About 141 cal, 6 g pro, 16 g carb, 6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sod.

Meatballs with Salsa

1⁄4 cup (50 mL) fat-free egg substitute or 1 egg

1⁄3 cup (75 mL) fresh bread crumbs

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 mL) chili powder

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 mL) garlic powder

1⁄8 teaspoon (.5 mL) cayenne pepper

1pound (500 g) ground turkey

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) thick and chunky salsa

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) chili sauce

1⁄2 cup (125 mL) water

Place egg substitute, bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, and ground turkey in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 30 seconds.

Form turkey mixture into 1-inch (2.5-cm) balls. Spray 12-inch (30-cm) skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Cook meatballs over medium–high heat until well browned; drain.

Mix salsa, chili sauce, and water in small bowl. Add to meatballs and stir. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Serve warm.

Yield: 12 servings (3 meatballs per serving).

Per serving: About 84 cal, 8 g pro, 5 g carb, 3 g fat, 30 mg chol, 280 mg sod.

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KitchenAid 4KSMC50S manual Spinach and Cheese Crostini, Meatballs with Salsa

Models: 4KSMC50S