Essentially a white calzone, the ricotta makes these pizza pockets high in protein – a well-rounded dinner alongside salad. The perfect make-ahead meal — they freeze and rewarm beautifully.
Romanian Pizza Pockets
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough ½ pizza dough recipe
- Whole wheat flour for dusting
- ¼ cup caramelized onions about 1 onion
- 1½ cups ricotta
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- ¼ cup chopped dill
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 lemon zest and juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each out into a circle on a floured surface.
- In a large bowl combine onions, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, dill, salt, pepper, lemon zest and juice.
- Divide ricotta mixture evenly between dough circles, keeping the to one side.
- Fold dough over filing and use your fingers to pinch and crimp the edges together.
- Place dough pockets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes on the bottom rack until dough is puffed and golden.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Romanian Pizza Pockets
Amount per Serving
Calories
480
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
1200
mg
52
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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