Vegetarian Calzones
Perfect for the vegetarians in your life, these calzones are filled with healthy veggies but don't skimp on flavor! Meat eaters will love them too!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chopped kale, stems removed (about 1 large leaf)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups pizza sauce (for dipping)
- 2 pounds pizza dough, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, Italian herbs and salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until veggies are soft.
- Add kale and sauté for an additional minute.
- Place the veggie mixture in a mixing bowl, add the cheese and stir to combine. Allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces (4 pieces per pound). Roll out each piece to a 6 inch circle.
- Place about a 1/4 cup of filling onto center of the dough circles, fold them over to form half moons, and crimp the edges to seal.
- Place the calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve with pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
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