Broccoli Olive Calzones Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CALZONE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and broccoli. Mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Roll dough out to a 12-inch circle. Spread cheese filling over 1 side of circle, to within 1-inch of the edge. Lift 1 side of dough and fold over so that it meets the other side, forming a half moon, and pinch the edges together to seal.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Transfer calzone to a large baking sheet sprinkle the top with cheese. Bake 15 minutes, until puffed up golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

BROCCOLI, PEPPERONI AND THREE CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, proof the yeast by blending it with 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let stand until it bubbles.
• In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Blend in the one tablespoon of olive oil by rubbing the mixture between the palms of your hands. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add proofed yeast mixture and work in by hand. Gradually add the remaining warm water. Blend well and gather into a ball.
• Place one teaspoon of olive oil on a wooden board. Knead dough on board until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
• Meanwhile, prepare calzone filling: separate the broccoli tops from the stalks. Soak in cool water with 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes. Rinse in cool water. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and chop into small pieces. Place in large bowl with provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepperoni, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
• Punch down dough and knead for one minute. Divide into six equal pieces. On a floured board, roll each section into a 8x10 inch rectangle.
• In a small bowl combine the beaten egg and water. On the long side of the dough, place 2/3 cup filling in a strip one inch away from the edges of the dough. Flatten the filling with a spoon. Brush egg mixture over edges of dough. Fold the dough over the filling. Fold edges under 1/4 inch. Seal edges.
• Sprinkle two 12x16 inch baking pans with cornmeal. Place three calzones on each baking pan. Brush remaining egg mixture on top of calzones. Prick tops of calzones with toothpick, making holes 1/2 inch apart on top of dough.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

BROCCOLI-HAM CALZONE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough into a 16-inch round. Spread broccoli on bottom half of dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top broccoli with ham and cheddar. Fold top half over and roll and pinch edges to seal. Brush off excess flour.
• Carefully transfer calzone to baking sheet. Lightly brush with oil, season with salt, and bake until golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes.

BROCCOLI CALZONES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Form calzones: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, stretch each piece out, first to a 3-by-4-inch oval, then stretch again, this time to a 6-by-8-inch oval. (Let dough rest a few minutes if too elastic to work with.)
• Stir cheeses into cooled broccoli mixture; season generously with salt and pepper. Assemble calzones: Spread a rounded 1/2 cup broccoli mixture over half of each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border; fold over to form a half-moon. Press edges to seal. With a paring knife, cut 2 slits in the top of each calzone.
• Using a wide metal spatula with a thin blade, transfer calzones to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment or waxed paper; reshape if needed.
• Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.

BROCCOLI RABE, OLIVE AND PARMESAN CALZONE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 2/3 of the garlic. Cook until fragrant but not brown, about 20 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe and 3 tablespoons water. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until stems are tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly flour a work surface, and stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch round. Spoon ricotta on half the dough, leaving a half-inch border. Top with Parmesan, remaining garlic and mozzarella. Mound broccoli rabe over the cheese, and sprinkle with olives and pepper flakes. Brush the edges of the dough with water, and fold dough in half, over filling; pinch the edges of the dough together to seal.
• Transfer calzone to baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil. Bake until crust is golden and firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI-CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread dough and pizza sauce.
• Divide bread dough into 6 equal pieces. On lightly floured surface using floured rolling pin, roll each piece into 7-inch round.
• Top half of each dough round with cheese mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Carefully fold dough over filling; pinch edge or press with fork to seal securely. Place calzones on cookie sheets.
• Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat pizza sauce over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve warm sauce over calzones.

BROCCOLI POTATO CALZONE

Steps:

• Load ingredients for pizza dough into ABM per your manufacturer's instructions.
• Set on dough cycle.
• Remove when dough has completed second kneading.
• While dough is being processed, make calzone filling: Place peeled and diced potatoes in saucepan with desired amount of Kosher salt and steam just until tender (can be pierced easily with a fork).
• As soon as potatoes are tender, drain thoroughly and return to saucepan to "dry out" for a couple of minutes.
• Then, while still HOT, add lemon juice, basil, oregano, and garlic.
• While potatoes are steaming, place broccoli pieces in a wide saucepan.
• Sprinkle with Kosher salt to taste.
• Use a measuring cup to drizzle HOT water over top of broccoli, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Cover TIGHTLY.
• When water begins to boil, immediately turn off heat, without raising lid, and broccoli will finish cooking.
• Allow broccoli to steam for about 10 minutes.
• When bread machine completes second kneading, remove dough and divide into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other.
• Roll the larger piece to fit the shape of your pizza peel/pan.
• Preheat oven to 450 deg F.
• Lightly spray the peel/pan with the cooking spray and place the lower crust on it.
• Gently add the broccoli to the potato/herb mixture, taking care not to "mush" broccoli.
• Spread vegetables over rolled crust on peel/pan, leaving about 1"-2" around the outer edge to fold over for seal.
• Sprinkle cheese over veggies (if using).
• Roll the smaller piece of dough into the same shape and place over potato/broccoli filling.
• Bring outer edges of lower crust up and fold over top crust to form a seal on the top, all the way around.
• Bake in preheated 450 deg oven, preferably on a pizza stone, for 15 minutes , or until lightly browned.
• Allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve warmed pasta sauce as a topping or side, if desired.

SAUSAGE BROCCOLI CALZONE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in sage., On an ungreased baking sheet, unroll dough starting at the seam; pat into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spoon sausage lengthwise across center of dough. Sprinkle with broccoli and cheeses. Bring long sides of dough to the center over filling; pinch seams to seal. Turn calzone seam side down., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CALZONES

Steps:

• Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Sprinkle with sage; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the broccoli, chicken, cheese, basil and raisins; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-in. circle. Carefully place one circle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon a fourth of the chicken mixture onto half of the circle. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. , With a sharp knife, make two slashes on each calzone. Beat egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.