ROASTED PEPPER ROLL-UPS

This is a Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Recipe.

1 15-oz can white kidney beans (cannellini beans), rinsed and drained

4-oz reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened

1/4 cup packed fresh basil

1 tbsp fat-free milk

2 small garlic cloves, quartered

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup roasted red sweet peppers, drained and finely chopped

6 6-inch flour tortillas

1 cup packed fresh spinach

To make the filling: In a blender or food processor combine the beans, cream cheese, basil, milk, garlic and black pepper. Blend or process until smooth. 

To serve: Using a sharp knife, cut roll-ups crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Yield: 6 servings

Per serving: 173 calories, 7 g fat (3 sat), 15 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium, 24 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein

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