Poultry

Tex Mex Calzones is for Dinner.

Tex Mex Calzones takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Tex Mex Calzones takes 15 minutes to cook.

Tex Mex Calzones makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Tex Mex Calzones are:

1 pound ground turkey, extra lean
1/2 c onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 t ground cumin
1 1/2 t dark chili powder
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped fine
3/4 c salsa verde, fire roasted
1 (11 oz) can pizza dough, refrigerated, thin crust (use whole wheat if you can find it)
1 c Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 egg white, beaten

Here is how you make Tex Mex Calzones:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Adjust oven rack to upper third of the oven.Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic; continue to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.Add spices and cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavors in the spices. Add chopped pepper; continue to cook 1 minute.Remove mixture from heat and stir in salsa.Unroll dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Working with one rectangle at a time place, 1/2 cup of turkey mixture on half of the dough then top with 2 tablespoons of cheese.Using a pastry brush or fingers, brush the egg mixture on the border of the dough. Fold dough over turkey mixture and press with a fork to seal. If you prefer a crisp crust, brush some additional egg wash over the top of the calzone.Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.Lower Carb Suggestion: Individual ServingPlace 1/2 cup of turkey mixture into an oven safe ramekin dish. Top with cheese and a quarter size portion of the dough. Bake 10 minutes.

The nutritional information for Tex Mex Calzones is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 413.7

• Total Fat: 14.1 g
• Cholesterol: 75.0 mg
• Sodium: 974.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 47.7 g

Tex Mex Calzones is Mexican cuisine.