Spinach and Artichoke Pinwheels
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Serves: 16
 
Ingredients
  • 10 oz fresh spinach, washed
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 oz grated Parmesan
  • 4 oz low fat cream cheese
  • ⅓ c milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
  • 3 oz shredded mozzarella
  • ⅓ c nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 15 oz can artichokes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 batch of pizza dough (refrigerated, frozen/thawed, or homemade)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and spritz with nonstick spray (a drizzle of EVOO would also work).
  3. Saute spinach and garlic until the spinach is wilted.
  4. Meanwhile, chop the artichokes if whole. Give a quick squeeze to remove excess liquid. If you want to reduce the sodium, rinse before using.
  5. Add the Parmesan and cream cheese to the pan, stirring into the spinach. Add milk and stir to distribute. Stir in the mozzarella and yogurt, then add the artichokes. Cook until hot and the cheese is melty. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly or even to room temperature.
  6. Roll the pizza dough out into a rectangle (thickness is personal preference, do at least 12"x12" but don't make it too thin or it will tear easily. I do about 12"x14").
  7. Spread the sauce onto the dough, leaving a 1" in border along the long side.
  8. Carefully roll from the side opposite the border like you would a cinnamon roll. Seal the empty edge to the roll by pressing it into the roll, using a little bit of water if necessary. If the sauce is warm, the dough will probably slouch (giving you the shape you see in the photos).
  9. Freeze the roll for at least 30 minutes (up to several days), covering with plastic wrap.
  10. If the roll hasn't frozen solid (e.g., less than 1 hr), you should be able to easily slice through the roll. If you cannot, let the roll rest at room temperature until easy to cut (the long it's been frozen, the longer this will take -- don't let it thaw completely or it will be messy when you cut).
  11. Slice into 16 rolls. If the dough is soft enough, you can set the slices down and bend in the center (keeping the roll flat on the pan) to make more of a heart shape.
  12. Arrange slices on a baking sheet (may need 2) and bake for 10 - 15 minutes, until they brown slightly. Careful not to burn the bottoms.
  13. Serve warm. These can also be frozen to be thawed and re -heated in the oven later.
Notes
Be sure to freeze at least 30 minutes before slicing, or it will make a big mess! If freezing longer, you'll need to use your best judgment to determine how long to thaw (after freezing overnight, I needed to wait about 40 minutes at room temperature, but that will depend on your freezer temp and room temp where you are). There's not a precise window of time, just as long as you can easily slice with a knife, it's fine. If the dough is still stiff, don't try to force into another shape.

The cream cheese and Greek yogurt can be swapped out for the other, but the ratio listed is really the best. Decreasing the cream cheese can make it too tangy and decreasing the Greek yogurt can take away the little something extra.

If you like a little heat, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 pinwheel Calories: 120 Fat: 7 Carbohydrates: 9 Fiber: 1 Protein: 6
Recipe by Hidden Fruits and Veggies at https://www.hiddenfruitsandveggies.com/2014/03/21/spinach-artichoke-pinwheels/