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Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls

Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a cinch, too.

—MELANIE SCOTT AMARILLO, TX

START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 20 EGG ROLLS

2 cups frozen corn, thawed

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained

4 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

20 egg roll wrappers

Cooking spray

Salsa and reduced-fat ranch salad dressing, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Place 1/4 cup mixture in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat.

2. Place seam side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Spray tops of egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with the salsa and dressing if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

FREEZE OPTION Freeze cooled egg rolls in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat rolls on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until crisp and heated through.

PER SERVING 1 egg roll equals 147 cal., 2 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 7 mg chol., 298 mg sodium, 26 g carb., 2 g fiber, 7 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.