Recipe Category: Snack
Recipe Name: Spinach Spin-Wheels
Servings: 30-50 Spin-Wheels (10-20 servings)

13.5 oz. can Del Monte Fresh Cut Leaf Spinach, well-drained
1-1/2 c. low fat ricotta cheese
2/3 c. light mayonnaise
1 c. low fat mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
1/3 c. fried turkey bacon, finely chopped
6 stalks green onion, finely chopped
¼ c. water chestnuts, finely chopped
½ tsp. garlic powder
8-10 spinach tortillas (10”-12” size)
Optional: Prepared Salsa

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients together.
2. Thinly spread the mixture on the tortillas.
3. Tightly roll up the tortillas.
4. Refrigerate overnight in covered container.
5. Slice tortillas into 1”- 2” servings.
6. Serve with salsa (optional).

“I hope I can use this recipe to demonstrate to other classmates how easy it is to make ingredient substitutions in popular recipes that are known for their high fat, salt or sugar content. -- Kaleo

Pahoa High and Intermediate School of Pahoa, Hawaii, had 2 recognized entries, thanks to Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, Mrs Nozaki! She taught students to evaluate recipes, determine the nutrients, and develop a healthy balance between food and physical activity.Kaleo Salazar submitted his "Spinach Spin-Wheels" recipe; a quick and nutritious snack! "I think that even people who typically don't like the taste of spinach will change their minds when they try this "ono" (Hawaiian for "delicious") snack made from spinach!"