Vegetarian

Spinach Calzones takes several minutes to prepare.

Spinach Calzones takes several minutes to cook.

Spinach Calzones makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach Calzones are:

8 oz frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 TBS water
1 clove garlic, minced
5 oz frozen, chopped spinach
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 egg slightly beaten
7 oz ricotta or cottage cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/8 cup parmesan cheese
Pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping

Here is how you make Spinach Calzones:

Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Place on a floured surface and cover with a clean towel. Let dough rest while preparing the filling.In a skillet, mix onion, water, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft. Add spinach and seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook until warmed through.In a medium bowl, combine egg and cheeses.On a floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a 6 inch round. Place 1/4 of the spinach mixture on one half of each circle. Be sure to leave an edge. Top with 1/4 of the cheese mixture, again leaving an edge. Moisten the edges of the dough with water. Fold the dough in half to cover the filling. Pinch the edges together to seal. You may want to use a fork to help press the seals together, just be careful not to poke a hole in the calzone.Using a fork, poke three to five vents in the top of the calzones.Bake in a 375 degree preheated oven for 15-22 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with wamed pizza or marinara sauce. Serves 4; marinara/pizza sauce not included in calorie countNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RZIMMERLI.

The nutritional information for Spinach Calzones is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 284.2

• Total Fat: 8.5 g
• Cholesterol: 73.1 mg
• Sodium: 597.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 18.0 g