Whole Wheat Vegetable Calzone Recipes

WHOLE-WHEAT BEEF, MUSHROOM AND SPINACH CALZONE

Steps:

• Set a pizza stone or baking sheet on an oven rack in the bottom-third position and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Break the beef into large chunks with a wooden spoon. When the beef is browned all over, about 2 minutes, add the mushrooms, 2/3 of the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 3 minutes, then fold in the spinach to wilt, about 1 minute. This mixture should be relatively dry. Remove to a large bowl to cool completely.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic and another pinch of crushed red pepper to the skillet. Stir for a minute to lightly brown the garlic, then add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer until thick, about 6 minutes. Reheat this sauce when ready to serve with the calzones.
• Divide the pizza dough into 4 balls. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. On a well-floured surface, roll out each rested ball into a 6- or 7-inch circle 1/8 inch thick. On the bottom half of each circle, mound a quarter of the cooled beef mixture, top with 3 tablespoons of the mozzarella, fold over the top half of the dough to form a semicircle and pinch the edges to seal. Carefully transfer the calzones with a spatula to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with the beaten egg. Cut 2 small slits on top of each to vent steam.
• Bake the calzones in the oven on the hot pizza stone or baking sheet until golden brown, about 22 minutes. Serve with the heated tomato sauce on the side.
• Stir together the warm water, honey and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl. Let sit until a small layer of foam develops at the top, 3 to 5 minutes. (If this doesn't happen, discard and try again with new yeast.)
• Whisk the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil and mix together with a stiff rubber spatula. Form the dough into a uniform ball in the center of the bowl. Be sure to scrape and use any dough stuck to the sides. The dough will be very sticky at this stage. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour. Sprinkle a generous amount of flour on a clean, dry work surface. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes, working in just enough flour to make the dough less sticky but still moist to the touch. Form the dough into 1, 2 or 4 balls, for large, medium and small pizzas. Place the dough ball(s) on the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a dish towel and let rest for 30 minutes. The dough can then be shaped and cooked as desired or wrapped well and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen dough at room temperature, shape and cook as desired.

VEGGIE CALZONES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; set aside. Combine cheeses and set aside. , On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into eight pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-in. circle. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of cheese mixture over one side of each circle. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place calzones 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake 33-37 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Bake calzones 15 minutes and cool. Place in resealable freezer bags; seal and freeze up to 3 months. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Place frozen calzones 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

WHOLE WHEAT VEGETABLE CALZONE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°.2. Prepare Whole Wheat Calzone Dough. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Pat each into 7-inch circle on lightly floured surface, turning dough over occasionally to coat with flour.3. Rinse frozen broccoli in cold water to separate drain. Mix dressing, salt and cream cheese until well blended (mixture will appear curdled). Stir in broccoli and remaining vegetables.4. Top half of each circle with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Fold dough over filling fold edge up and pinch securely to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet brush with egg. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. WHOLE WHEAT CALZONE DOUGH1 package active dry yeast1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt2 1/2 to 3 cups whole wheat flour1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover with bowl and let rest 5 minutes.1 SERVING: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 155) Fat 17g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 770mg Carbohydrates 47g (Dietary Fiber 9g) Protein 11g.

VEGGIE CALZONES ( 5 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In bowl, combine mushrooms, zucchini, pepper and onions. Sprinkle with garlic salt and basil and mix well. Unroll dough and place on cookie sheet. Roll into a 14 inch square and cut into 4 pieces. Place 1/4 cup of cheese on each square and spread to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top each with 1/4 of vegetable mixture. Fold dough over in half and press edges with fork to seal. Brush each pastry with egg white. Cut 2 or 3 slits in top of each pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

WHOLE WHEAT VEGETABLE CALZONE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°.2. Prepare Whole Wheat Calzone Dough. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Pat each into 7-inch circle on lightly floured surface, turning dough over occasionally to coat with flour.3. Rinse frozen broccoli in cold water to separate drain. Mix dressing, salt and cream cheese until well blended (mixture will appear curdled). Stir in broccoli and remaining vegetables.4. Top half of each circle with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Fold dough over filling fold edge up and pinch securely to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet brush with egg. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. WHOLE WHEAT CALZONE DOUGH1 package active dry yeast1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt2 1/2 to 3 cups whole wheat flour1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover with bowl and let rest 5 minutes.1 SERVING: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 155) Fat 17g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 770mg Carbohydrates 47g (Dietary Fiber 9g) Protein 11g.

WHOLE WHEAT CALZONES

Steps:

• For Dough:.
• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
• Add the honey and let stand 5 minutes until yeast foams.
• Add the oil, salt, and all-purpose flour; beat well.
• Stir in enough of the whole wheat pastry flour to make a very stiff dough.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. During this time dough will become soft.
• For Filling:.
• Heat the tomato sauce with the basil and oregan; reserve.
• Simmer the sausages in water to cover for 20 minutes.
• Drain and cool the sausages.
• Remove sausage casings and slice thinly.
• In a medium bowl combine cheeses.
• Construction:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divde risen dough in half.
• Roll one half out on a lightly floured surface to an 11-inch circle.
• Brush lightly with olive oil and spread half of the tomato sauce over half of the dough circle to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
• Top sauce with half the sausage and sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture.
• Fold plain half over filling to within 1/4 inch of the opposite edge.
• Roll bottom edge up over top edge and pinch or crimp together to seal.
• Brush with olive oil.
• Transfer to baking sheet. Pierce top with fork.
• Repeat process with remaining dough and fillings.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Variations: Add your favorite fillings such as onions, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, spinach, cooked ground beef, pepperoni -- the sky's the limit.