Saturday, May 28, 2011

Pita Crisps with Spinach, Artichokes and Roasted Tomato

Another yummy looking Appetizer for Memorial Day I borrowed from Kraft Foods.

Spring flavors abound in this smooth and crunchy seasonal spread.

Prep Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 30 min. | Makes: 24 servings

What You Need
4 pita breads, cut into 6 wedges each
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
6 small plum tomatoes, sliced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Spinach & Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup red onion wedges
2 Tbsp. parsley sprigs
Make It
BRUSH the pita bread wedges lightly on both sides with the combined garlic and olive oil, and place onto baking tray. Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning after 4 min. Allow to cool.
PLACE the tomatoes onto another tray, brush with the remaining garlic olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Bake 10- 12 minutes or until roasted and softened. Allow to cool.
SPREAD the PHILLY Spinach and Artichoke onto each pita crisp, top with roasted tomato slices and red onion wedges. Garnish with parsley; serve immediately.
Substitute: 
Substitute 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for 6 small plum tomatoes, sliced.


Nutrition Information Per Serving: 50 calories, 2.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, less than 5mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, less than 1g sugars, 1g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 2%DV vitamin C, 0%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Exchange: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat
Dietary Exchanges (or Exchange Calculations) based on Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes © 2008 by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association.