Spinach Cheese Mushrooms

from Everyday Light Meals

1/2 lb fresh torn spinach

2 T water

3/4 c reduced fat ricotta cheese

3 T butter, softened

1 egg

2/3 c grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 c water chestnuts, chopped

1/3 c finely chopped pecans

56 large fresh mushrooms

Non-fat butter flavored cooking spray

In a saucepan, bring spinach and water to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3 minutes.  Drain; squeeze dry and finely chop.  In a mixing bowl, beat ricotta and butter until smooth.  Beat in egg.  Stir in Parmesan cheese, water chestnuts, 3 Tablespoons pecans and chopped spinach.  Remove stems from mushrooms.  Spray inside of mushrooms with butter flavored spray.  Place mushrooms on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle with remaining pecans.  Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.  One Serving is 2 stuffed mushrooms.

Nutritional Info Per Serving:  Calories 59;  Fat 4g;  Saturated Fat 2g;  Cholesterol 15mg;  Sodium 82mg;  Carbohydrate 3g;  Fiber 1g;  Protein 4g.  Diabetic Exchange:  2 vegetable.