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whole wheat vegetable calzones - easy, filling and delicious! // cait's plate

whole wheat vegetable calzones

  • Author: Cait
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 calzones 1x
  • Category: dinner

Description

these easy calzones are loaded with flavor and are oh-so easy to make! a total crowd pleaser for the whole family and a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
  • 1/3 cup eggplant, chopped small
  • 1/3 cup tri-colored peppers, chopped small
  • 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • Handful fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, divided into 4 portions
  • 1 large egg
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Place a rack on bottom shelf of oven; preheat to 450ºF.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion; sauté until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Add broccoli, eggplant and peppers Sauté for 3 minutes. Cover and cook until veggies are tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add tomatoes, then cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Finally, add spinach, mixing just to combine and until spinach begins to wilt then remove from heat.
  9. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
  10. Stir in veggie mixture.
  11. Roll out dough on a lightly floured counter and divide into 4 equal parts.
  12. Divide filling among dough parts (about 3/4 cup each).
  13. Fold dough over to enclose filling; press open edges with a fork to seal.
  14. Transfer calzones to baking sheet.
  15. Whisk egg with 1 tsp. water and brush the top of each calzone with egg wash.
  16. Cut 3 small vents in each calzone.
  17. Bake until golden, 13 to 15 minutes.
  18. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping

Keywords: dinner, calzones, vegetarian, quick, easy

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