Description
This Vegan Calzone recipe delivers five irresistible comfort bites with a golden, crispy exterior and a savory, cheesy vegan filling bursting with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and onions. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and nutritional yeast, these calzones offer a delicious plant-based twist on a classic Italian favorite, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
Filling
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup vegan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the calzones.
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt until combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Knead: Add olive oil and warm water to the flour mixture. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, ensuring a soft yet firm texture.
- Rest Dough: Let the dough rest for 30 minutes to allow gluten to develop, which makes the dough easier to roll out.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms, and diced onions until they are soft and any moisture has evaporated.
- Mix Filling: Combine the sautéed vegetables with vegan cheese, Italian seasoning, and nutritional yeast to create a flavorful filling mixture.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the rested dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles sized for individual calzones.
- Add Filling: Spoon the prepared filling onto one half of each dough circle, distributing evenly.
- Seal Calzones: Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing firmly to prevent the filling from escaping during baking.
- Bake: Place the calzones on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- For extra crispiness, brush the calzone crust with a little olive oil before baking.
- You can substitute vegan cheese with your favorite dairy-free alternative.
- Allow the calzones to cool slightly before eating to avoid burns from hot filling.
