2006 Turkey Tortilla Spirals

By boandozzy

3 spirals with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce equals 204 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 485 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Turkey Tortilla Spirals in Light & Tasty December/January 2006, p28

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
• 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature
• 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
• 6 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Place turkey on tortillas to within 1/4 in. of edge. Spread cream cheese over turkey; sprinkle with pecans. Spread each with 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce. Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

Just before serving, cut each roll into six pieces. In a small bowl, combine the celery, onions and remaining cranberry sauce. Serve with tortilla spirals. Yield: 3 dozen.