Swiss-Chard and Sun-Dried-Tomato Calzone Recipe

Swiss-Chard and Sun-Dried-Tomato Calzone Recipe

How To Make Swiss-Chard and Sun-Dried-Tomato Calzone

Put together a delicious, filling meal with this calzone recipe that comes with a crisp and golden bread packed with a mix of cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 23 minutes
Total: 28 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2tbspolive oil
  • 1lbSwiss chard
  • ½tspsalt
  • ½tspfresh-ground black pepper
  • 1lbricotta
  • ½lbmozzarella
  • 2tbspParmesan,grated
  • ¼cupsun-dried tomatoes packed in oil,drained and chopped
  • ¼cupfresh basil,chopped, (optional)
  • 1lbpizza dough,store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat

  3. Add the Swiss chard and ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring until the chard is wilted and no liquid remains in the pan.

  4. Set aside to cool. Squeeze out any remaining liquid, if necessary.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chard and mix well.

  6. Oil a large baking sheet. Cut the pizza dough into four pieces.

  7. On a floured surface, roll or stretch each of the pieces into an 8-inch round.

  8. Spoon a quarter of the cheese mixture onto one half of each round, leaving a ¾-inch border.

  9. Brush the border with water and then fold the dough up over the filling. Seal the edges by folding the edge of the dough over and pinching it.

  10. Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining tablespoon of oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 784.11kcal
  • Fat: 39.66g
  • Saturated Fat: 19.58g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 14.10g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.31g
  • Carbohydrates: 67.93g
  • Fiber: 5.41g
  • Sugar: 4.39g
  • Protein: 39.58g
  • Cholesterol: 105.79mg
  • Sodium: 1459.97mg
  • Calcium: 730.41mg
  • Potassium: 845.92mg
  • Iron: 6.52mg
  • Vitamin A: 599.73µg
  • Vitamin C: 35.61mg
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