You can use store bought pizza dough, but we have a simple no knead recipe using 100% whole wheat flour that you can keep in the fridge until ready to use. Plus this recipe freezes well so make a double or triple batch, everyone loves them.
Spinach Calzones
Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 lb. frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese
- ⅔ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper optional
- 1 cup all-natural marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉. Prepare baking sheet with parchment.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each one out into a circle on a floured surface.
- In a large bowl mix spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, salt, pepper and chili flakes.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the 8 circles of dough, keeping the filling to one side.
- Fold dough over the filing and use your fingers to pinch and crimp the edges together.
- Place the calzones on prepared sheet.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes on the bottom of preheated oven until dough is puffed up and golden on top.
- Serve with your favorite all-natural marinara.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Calzones
Amount per Serving
Calories
390
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
990
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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