Best 5 Veggie Calzones Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, veggie calzones emerge as a tantalizing symphony of flavors, offering a delectable fusion of textures, colors, and aromas. Whether you are a passionate foodie, a health-conscious individual, or simply seeking a delightful vegetarian meal, this article embarks on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect veggie calzone. From the selection of fresh, vibrant ingredients to the art of folding and baking, we unravel the intricacies of this culinary masterpiece. Prepare to be captivated as we explore the diverse world of veggie calzones, ensuring that your culinary endeavors result in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGGIE CALZONES



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Bread dough makes it a breeze to assemble these savory turnovers. If you have a favorite pizza dough, use it instead. These freeze well and once they are frozen, they can be heated in half an hour. -Lee Ann Lowe, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; set aside. Combine cheeses and set aside. , On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into eight pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-in. circle. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of cheese mixture over one side of each circle. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place calzones 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake 33-37 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Bake calzones 15 minutes and cool. Place in resealable freezer bags; seal and freeze up to 3 months. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Place frozen calzones 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 953mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

KARIN'S VEGGIE CALZONES



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Any veggie will work in these. Good for a vegetarian Sunday dinner! Get your kids to eat their veggies!

Provided by Autumn Pumpkin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Vegetarian Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound prepared pizza dough
⅓ cup chopped fresh spinach
⅓ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup sliced zucchini
⅓ cup chopped cabbage
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup seeded and sliced tomato
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
⅓ cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
⅓ cup sliced black olives
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Asiago cheese, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Divide pizza dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each piece into a large oval on a lightly floured surface.
  • Mix spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, cabbage, green bell pepper, fresh tomato, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Divide vegetable mixture over the center of each piece of dough, leaving about a 1-inch border of dough. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and about 2 tablespoons Asiago cheese over vegetables
  • Fold pizza dough in half to create a half-moon; pinch and seal the edges of each calzone. Transfer calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Cut small holes on the top of each to vent; brush tops with olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese evenly over each calzone and continue baking until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1702 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

VEGGIE CALZONES



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This hearty make-ahead dish can go from the freezer to the table in no time, so be sure to make a double batch to have on hand for quick meals and snacks.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb homemade pizza dough or store-bought dough for 3 pizzas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup basil pesto
2 cups shredded Gouda cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

VEGGIE CALZONES ( 5 WW POINTS)



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from 3 fat chicks on a diet UPDATE-2-11-09: OK SERIOUSLY!!!!! These are AWESOME!!! I added a little sliced olives to the veggie mix and used green peppers instead of red. after i brushed the egg white on i added a LITTLE grated parm. served with marinara sauce! hubby loved these also. he said "dont lose this recipe!" LOL! these are soooo simple to make!

Provided by punkyluv

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup halved and thinly sliced zucchini
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated prepared pizza crust
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In bowl, combine mushrooms, zucchini, pepper and onions. Sprinkle with garlic salt and basil and mix well. Unroll dough and place on cookie sheet. Roll into a 14 inch square and cut into 4 pieces. Place 1/4 cup of cheese on each square and spread to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top each with 1/4 of vegetable mixture. Fold dough over in half and press edges with fork to seal. Brush each pastry with egg white. Cut 2 or 3 slits in top of each pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

GROUND TURKEY/VEGGIE & CHEESE CALZONES



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I wanted to make calzones one night, but I wanted them to be healthy, so I made up this recipe from another basic calzone recipe. I used whole wheat pizza dough, but you can use regular pizza dough, usually found near the pizza section in a store.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Pizza

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz ground turkey breast
1 14-1/2 oz can italian-style stewed tomatoes
1/2 c chopped broccoli
1/2 tsp dried italian seasonings
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c finely chopped onion
2 pkg refrigerated pizza dough, like pillsbury pizza dough
1 c reduced-fat, shredded italian style cheese
2 tsp milk
1/4 c reduced-fat, grated parmesan cheese
1 jar(s) pizza sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 425. Spray a lg baking sheet w/ cooking spray.
  • 2. In skillet, over med-high heat, brown ground turkey w/ onion. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, italian seasonings, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 min, or until liquid is dissolved. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in green bell pepper.
  • 3. Unroll pizza dough pkgs onto floured surface. Roll out each pkg of dough, cut each pkg of dough into 6-5" squares. Repeat w/ remaining dough. Divide filling evenly among squares. Sprinkle w/ cheese. Brush edges w/ water. Stretch dough over filling of each dough. Repeat w/ remaining dough. Press edges w/ fork to seal. Place calzones on baking sheet. Prick tops w/ a fork. Brush tops w/ milk. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese. Bake 10 min, or until golden. Place pizza sauce in small bowl and serve w/ calzones.

Tips:

  • Choose the right dough: Use a dough that is easy to work with and that will hold its shape well. A good option is a pizza dough or a bread dough.
  • Don't overfill the calzones: If you overfill them, they will be difficult to seal and they may burst open when they are baking.
  • Seal the calzones well: Use a fork to press the edges of the dough together firmly. This will help to prevent the calzones from opening up while they are baking.
  • Bake the calzones at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust. A good temperature to bake them at is 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the calzones hot: They are best when they are fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Veggie calzones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, and they can also be served as an appetizer or a side dish. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a veggie calzone recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your vegetables, give veggie calzones a try!

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