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Calzone / Empanada recipe is a Mexican meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for , you will like Calzone / Empanada!

Calzone / Empanada

Calzone / Empanada Recipe
Calzone / Empanada

This is a lower calorie, lower sodium version of "Tex Mex Calzones (Chef Meg's Makeover) Recipe", and uses AZIAS_MOMMY's Whole Wheat Thin Crust Pizza Dough.I loved the recipe, but needed it to fit my special dietary needs.

How Long Does Calzone / Empanada Recipe Take To Prepare?

Calzone / Empanada takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Calzone / Empanada Recipe Take To Cook?

Calzone / Empanada takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Calzone / Empanada Recipe Make?

Calzone / Empanada makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Calzone / Empanada Recipe?

The ingredients for Calzone / Empanada are:

1/2 pound ground turkey - 93% lean
1/2 cup onion - chopped fine
2 garlic cloves - minced
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup red bell pepper - chopped fine
3/4 cup tomato puree
12 oz pizza dough - Whole Wheat Thin Crust Pizza Dough (see AZIAS_MOMMY's recipe, it is what I used - 12 oz is slightly less than half her recipe)
1 cup mozzarella - shredded
1 egg white, beaten


How Do I Make Calzone / Empanada?

Here is how you make Calzone / Empanada:

1. Adjust oven rack to upper third of the oven and Preheat to 425 degrees. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. 3. Add onion and garlic; continue to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.4. Add spices and cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavors in the spices. 5. Add chopped pepper; continue to cook 1 minute.6. Remove mixture from heat and stir in tomato puree.7. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out dough into 4 circles and place 1/2 cup of turkey mixture on half of the dough circles then top with 2 tablespoons of cheese.8. Using a pastry brush or fingers, brush the egg mixture on the border of the dough. 9. Fold dough over turkey mixture and press with a fork to seal. 10. If you prefer a crisp crust, brush some additional egg wash over the top. (This step is Optional)11. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.Makes 4 Calzones / EmpanadasServing size is 1 Calzone / EmpanadaNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRYSTYL_ROSE.


What's The Nutritional Info For Calzone / Empanada?

The nutritional information for Calzone / Empanada is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 366.4
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.0 mg
  • Sodium: 646.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 27.6 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Calzone / Empanada?

Calzone / Empanada is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Calzone / Empanada Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Calzone / Empanada is Low Fat


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