Description
Savory Italian Calzones stuffed with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Basil and smothered in a rich Avocado Garlic Alioli Sauce. Pizza night will never be the same!
Ingredients
Scale
Calzone Filling
- 1 Leek ((diced))
- 1 Red Bell Pepper ((diced))
- 8 oz Mushrooms
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes ((halved))
- 1 handful Fresh Spinach ((stems removed))
- 1 handful Fresh Basil ((stems removed))
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Avocado Alioli Sauce
- 12 oz Silken Tofu ( )
- 3 Tbs Lemon Juice
- 3 Tbs Water
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Yellow Miso
- 1 Avocado
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Calzone Dough
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 1 Tbs Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 2-3 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder and/or Italian Seasoning ((optional))
Eggless Wash
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 Tbls Corn Starch
- 1 tsp Molasses
Instructions
Dough
- Prepare dough by adding sugar and yeast to warm water
- I found microwaving 1 cup of water for 50 sec is just the right temp
- Let sit for 10 minutes to allow yeast to bloom
- Using a stand mixer, add flour until rough dough ball is formed and dough pulls away from sides.
- Cover with Saran Wrap and Kitchen Towel for at least 15 minutes
Filling
- Prepare filling by sautéing leeks and pepper in pan with a little veggie broth
- Add mushrooms and cook until reduced in size
- Add basil and spinach and cook until wilted
- Stir in Balsamic and set aside
Sauce
- Prepare Alioli by adding all ingredients to blender and blending until smooth
- Scrape down sides occasionally and add water as needed
Assembly
- Scrape out dough onto well floured surface
- Using additional flour as needed to make a smooth ball
- Cut into 8 even pieces
- Roll out each piece into 6" circle
- Spread Alioli Sauce on thickly to cover entire surface of dough
- Spoon 1 Tablespoon of filling into center and fold dough up to seal into half moon shapes
- Pinch edges to seal and brush with eggless wash
- Lay onto parchment lined cookie sheet
- Bake in 450 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until browned
Notes
Use leftover Alioli Sauce or Marinara Sauce as a dip!
Yummy!