Vegan Calzones

Calzones originated in Naples, Italy and are often referred to as ‘folded pizza’. They were traditionally made with meat and cheese fillings, but this vegan version offers a delicious plant-based twist.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Vegan Calzones

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Pizza dough
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Vegan cheese
• 2 medium Bell peppers
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and spinach until tender.
3. Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 4 equal-sized pieces.
4. Spread marinara sauce on one half of each dough piece, leaving a border around the edges.
5. Top the sauce with the sautéed vegetables and vegan cheese.
6. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
7. Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Allow the calzones to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.