Garden Calzones
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 40 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 calzones
Make and share this Garden Calzones recipe, perfect for a delightful lunch or snack, from lovewithrecipes.com. These savory delights are a fusion of European flavors, bursting with the goodness of vegetables and baked to golden perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup diced zucchini
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup light mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon pizza dough (per calzone)
- 1 tablespoon marinara sauce (per calzone)
- 1 egg white, beaten
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). This ensures it’s perfectly hot and ready for baking later.
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Prepare a cookie sheet by spraying it with cooking spray. This prevents the calzones from sticking while they bake.
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Mix together the mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and green onion in a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then mix well to coat the vegetables evenly with the aromatic flavors.
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Unroll the pizza dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spreading it out into a large square. This will serve as the base for your delicious calzones.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal squares using a knife or pizza cutter. This ensures each calzone has the perfect amount of dough to encase the flavorful filling.
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Place 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, and 1/4 of the vegetable mixture onto each square of dough. This creates layers of cheesy, saucy, veggie goodness in every bite.
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Fold the dough in half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Use a fork to press the edges together firmly, sealing in all the delicious ingredients.
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Brush the tops of each calzone with beaten egg white. This adds a beautiful shine to the finished calzones and helps them achieve a lovely golden brown color as they bake.
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Make three small slits on the top of each calzone using a sharp knife. This allows steam to escape while they bake, preventing them from becoming soggy.
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Bake the calzones in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are beautifully golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to ensure they don’t overcook.
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Remove the calzones from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows them to set slightly, making them easier to handle and enjoy.
These Garden Calzones are a delightful combination of savory flavors and crispy crust, making them the perfect option for a quick and easy meal or snack. Serve them alongside a fresh salad or your favorite dipping sauce for a complete and satisfying dining experience. Enjoy!
