Meals Matter

Dessert "Quesadillas"

Contributed By: susanelaine
Vegetarian Times

This recipe is a fun twist on an empanada, or turnover.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Low-fat lemon or vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup Chopped walnuts

1/3 cup Chopped dates

1/3 cup Raisins

1/4 tsp. Cinnamon

1 16.3-oz Pkg. giant ready-to-bake biscuits

1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar

1 tbs. Fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Preheat oven to 4ooF. Coat nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.

Stir together yogurt, walnuts, dates, raisins and cinnimon n a smal bowl.

Lightly dust both work surface and biscuits with flour. Roll out on biscuit into 4x6-inch oval. Brush edges with water; spoon 2 Tbs. yogurt mixture in center of bottom half of oval. Fold top half over filling, pressing wet edges together with fingers. Crimp edges closed with a fork. Repeat with remaining biscuits and filling.

Place on prepared baking sheet; bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until puffy and golden.

Meanwhile, blend confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Remove turnovers from oven, and brush with lemon glaze. Serve hot.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 317
Total Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Carbohydrates: 45
Sodium: 538
Fiber: 2