Broccoli & Cheese Calzones

 

As much as I love Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation (she would have been my childhood hero), she is wrong about calzones! This is a basic but very solid recipe that allows for improvisation in terms of veggies & seasonings.

 
INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional - I live with a mushroom hater)
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper/red pepper flakes
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 16oz package frozen pizza dough - thawed (keep in fridge to prevent rising)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• Pizza/marinara sauce for dipping

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper, and garlic. Saute for ~5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
3. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Sprinkle work surface with flour. Roll each portion into ~6 inch circle.
4. Place 1/4 cup broccoli mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in the center of each circle.
5. Fold dough over in half, pressing to seal (brushing the edges with water helps).
6.  Bake for 15 minutes.

Recipe via Cooking Light