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Little Mexican Pizzas

Bite into these pizzas for fast snacks or appetizers. Whole wheat English muffins offer more fiber than regular pizza crust.

—LINDA EGGERS ALBANY, CA

START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 1 DOZEN

1 package (13 ounces) whole wheat English muffins, split

3/4 cup fat-free refried beans

3/4 cup salsa

1/3 cup sliced ripe olives

2 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies

1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1. Spread cut sides of muffins with refried beans; top with salsa, olives, onions, chilies and cheese.

2. Place on baking sheets; broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PER SERVING 129 cal., 3 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 8 mg chol., 368 mg sodium, 17 g carb., 2 g fiber, 7 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.