Baked Artichoke Savories

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon pressed garlic
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 3 egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 10 ounces marinated artichoke hearts -- drained and chopped

Preparation:

• 1.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan.
• 2.
• In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in sherry until soft but not browned.
• Lightly beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Spoon into a bowl and mix with whole egg, bread crumbs, parsley, dill, cayenne, cheeses, and artichokes.
• Add sauteed onion and garlic. Pour into oiled baking pan. 3. Bake until set (about 30 minutes). Let cool, then cut into about 25 squares. Serve warm or cold.