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A new twist on a popular appetizer. Perfect for casual entertaining.

 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes   Cooking Time: 5 minutes
1 lb 500 g Lean Ground Beef
1 tsp 5 mL each lemon pepper, basil and garlic powder
1 1 package (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) pasta-style or Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup 125 mL grated Mozzarella cheese
2 2 12 in/30 cm flatbreads or pre-baked pizza crusts
1 1/4 cup 300 mL seasoned crumbled feta cheese (200 g package)
1/2 cup 125 mL sliced pitted ripe olives

Scramble-fry the beef and seasonings in a non-stick skillet until the beef is browned. Stir in the chopped spinach, canned tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Remove from the heat. Lay pizza flatbreads on ungreased pizza pans. Spread beef mixture over flatbreads. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives. Place under a preheated broiler 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from the heat. Broil for 5 minutes or until hot and starting to brown on the edges. Let stand for a few minutes before cutting into small wedges or triangles for appetizers.

Makes 48 appetizers (or 16 pizza wedges).

Nutrition Information Per Appetizer:

78 Calories
4.5 g Protein
2.7 g Fat
8.9 g Carbohydrates