These make great hors d’oeuvres for the coming festive season. Using meat instead of pastry cuts an incredible amount of calories and adds protein!

Ingredients: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup light cream cheese spread 1 tbsp 100% grated parmesan cheese 1 tbsp finely chopped onion 1/4 tsp garlic powder 24 slices thinly sliced roasted turkey breast or ham

Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix all ingredients except turkey until well blended. Flatten turkey slices; place 1 slice in each of 24 miniature muffin pan cups. Fill each with 1 ½ tsp. of the spinach mixture. Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Serve warm.

Allowances: Makes 24 mini cups, 1 serving = 3 mini Florentine cups/ 8 servings. Count each serving (3 mini cups) as 1 protein (group 6). **Make-Ahead: Assemble appetizers several hours in advance; cover and refrigerate until ready […]

This is a delicious side-dish that’s low-calorie and packed with flavour!

Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower ½ cup broth salt & pepper 3 tbsp parmesan cheese

Directions: Steam cauliflower in broth in a large pot. Test with fork after 10 minutes to see if tender. Drain, mash with a potato masher. Stir in cheese, salt & pepper and serve!

Allowance: Makes 4 servings Count each serving as a 1/2 serving of protein