Calzones Diabetic

Method

• ** Use grated part-skim mozzarella cheese or 1 cup pot farmer or low-fat cottage cheese
• Dissovle yeast and honey in water
• Stir in flours and salt (if desired)
• Knead dough on a floured board for 10 to 15 minutes
• Place in a bowl coated with nonstick spray cover and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in bulk (1 hour)
• Punch the dough down
• Divide into 6 sections (or 8) and roll out into rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick
• Wash stem and finely chop spinach
• Steam it quickly over medium-high heat
• It is done when wilted and deep green
• Let it cool and squeeze out excess water
• If using frozen spinach let thaw
• Then squeeze out excess water
• Saute' onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent and soft
• Combine all filling ingredients; mix well
• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• Fill each dough round with 1/2 cup filling placing filling on 1/2 circle and leaving 1/2-inch rim
• Moisten the rim with water fold the empty side over and crimp the edges with a fork
• Bake on a cookie sheet coated with nonstick spray in a preheated 450 degree F
• oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned
• Makes 6 to 8 servings.