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Southwest Spanakopita Bites

 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Sweet Red Pepper
 1 Green OnionFinely Chopped
 1 Package (10 ounces) Frozen SpinachThawed and squeezed dry
 ¾ cup Shredded Reduced-Fat Monterey Jack Cheese or Mexican Cheese Blend
 ½ cup Frozen CornThawed
 ½ cup Canned Black BeansRinsed and Drained
 1 tbsp Jalapeno PepperChopped and seeded
 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
 ½ tsp Chili Powder
 ¼ tsp Salt
 8 Sheets Phyllo Dough14x9 inches
 Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
Sauce
  cup Cubed Avocado
 ¼ cup Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise
 ¼ cup Reduced-Fat Sour Cream
 5 ½ tsp White Vinegar
1

In a small skillet, saute red pepper and onion in oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in 1/2 cup spinach (save the rest for another use). Stir in the cheese, corn, beans, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and salt.

2

Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short end facing you. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spray sheet with butter-flavored spray; cut into three 14x3-in. strips.

3

Place a scant tablespoon of filling on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of the strip.

4

Spritz end of dough with spray and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and spritz top with spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.

5

Place triangles on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, mash avocado with the mayonnaise, sour cream and vinegar. Serve with warm appetizers.

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