Appetizer of the Week – Roasted Garlic and Spinach Spirals

October 30, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
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This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Roasted Garlic and Spinach Spirals. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Garlic, White Beans, Dried Oregano, Black Pepper, Ground Red Pepper, Spinach Leaves, and Flour Tortillas. There’s 139 calories and 24 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Roasted Garlic and Spinach Spirals
These tasty spirals provide a flavorful appetizer for your next springtime supper. Just be sure to make plenty because these morsels are guaranteed to be a hit.

Roasted Garlic and Spinach Spirals

Roasted Garlic and Spinach Spirals
These tasty spirals provide a flavorful appetizer for your next springtime supper. Just be sure to make plenty because these morsels are guaranteed to be a hit.
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Ingredients
1 whole head garlic
1 can (about 15 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups spinach leaves, finely shredded
7 (7-inch) flour tortillas

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 4 spirals

1 – Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim top off garlic; discard. Moisten head of garlic with water; wrap in foil. Bake 45 minutes or until garlic is softened; cool completely.

2 – Squeeze garlic into food processor or blender; discard skins. Add beans, oregano, black pepper, and ground red pepper; process until smooth. Stir in spinach.

3 – Spread mixture evenly onto tortillas; roll up jelly-roll style. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

4 – To serve, trim 1/2 inch off ends of rolls; discard. Cut rolls into 1-inch pieces.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 139 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 293 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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