Fiesta Pinwheels

Amount

Measure

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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10

ounces

refrigerated pizza crust dough

2

cups

four-cheese Mexican-style shredded cheese

16

ounces

fat-free refried beans

14 1/2

ounces

tomatoes -- diced w/jalapenos -- drained

4               

ounces            

green chilies -- roasted and peeled -- drained

1               

small                 

onion -- minced fine

2               

cloves               

garlic -- minced fine

1               

teaspoon          

chili powder

1/4            

teaspoon          

cumin powder

6               

ounces              

no salt added tomato paste


Cover back of cookie sheet with plastic wrap. Spread pizza dough in a rectangle to cover sheet.

Mix tomatoes with jalapenos, green chilies, tomato paste, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin together.

Spread refried beans over pizza dough.

Spread 1/2 of the tomato mixture over refried beans. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat tomato and cheese layers.

Using plastic wrap roll the dough lengthwise into a tight log. Pinch the seam together.

Seal the roll tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for several hours. When firm move to the refrigerator overnight.

Heat oven to 400°F.

Remove plastic wrap and slice the log into 32 slices. Place on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Servings: 32

Per Serving: 63 Calories; 2g Fat (31.7% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 6mg Cholesterol; 159mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

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