Veggie Calzones

Health score
7%
Veggie Calzones
50 min.
8
688kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a deliciously satisfying dish? Look no further than these mouthwatering Veggie Calzones! Perfectly golden on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside, these calzones are a delightful way to enjoy a medley of fresh vegetables wrapped in homemade or store-bought pizza dough.

Imagine biting into a warm calzone filled with sautéed onions, vibrant bell peppers, tender zucchini, and earthy mushrooms, all complemented by the freshness of spinach and the aromatic kick of garlic. The addition of creamy Gouda cheese and rich basil pesto takes this dish to a whole new level, making it a favorite for both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Not only are these calzones a feast for the taste buds, but they are also a great way to sneak in some nutritious veggies into your meal. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making them perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Whether you enjoy them as a main course or a hearty snack, these Veggie Calzones are sure to impress and satisfy. Get ready to indulge in a comforting dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • lb pizza dough homemade store-bought for 3 pizzas
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion finely chopped
  • small bell pepper red finely chopped
  • small zucchini thinly sliced
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced ( 3 cups)
  • cups pkt spinach fresh
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • cup basil pesto 
  • oz gouda cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Divide pizza dough into 8 pieces.
  2. Roll out each into 8-inch round disk.
  3. To make filling, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini and mushrooms; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Add spinach; continue to cook about 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  6. Remove from heat; set aside to cool slightly.
  7. To make each calzone, spread 2 tablespoons pesto on dough round. Top with filling.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Gouda cheese. (Resist the temptation to overfill the dough.) Fold dough over; press edge and twist to seal.
  9. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  10. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Cut calzones in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories688kcal
Protein13.29%
Fat36.46%
Carbs50.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.38
Glycemic Load
0.82
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.758695617966%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.54mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:687.77kcal
34.39%
Fat:28.22g
43.42%
Saturated Fat:8.81g
55.05%
Carbohydrates:87.52g
29.17%
Net Carbohydrates:83.52g
30.37%
Sugar:13.9g
15.44%
Cholesterol:34.8mg
11.6%
Sodium:1761.27mg
76.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.15g
46.3%
Vitamin K:40.12µg
38.21%
Vitamin A:1807.2IU
36.14%
Iron:5.33mg
29.61%
Calcium:263.04mg
26.3%
Vitamin C:18.06mg
21.9%
Phosphorus:194.54mg
19.45%
Fiber:4g
16.01%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.57%
Selenium:7.01µg
10.02%
Zinc:1.39mg
9.24%
Folate:34.8µg
8.7%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.47%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.2%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.88%
Potassium:240.14mg
6.86%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.34%
Copper:0.13mg
6.26%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.96%
Magnesium:21.53mg
5.38%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.63%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%