Spinach and Ricotta Calzone
This is a lightened version of the pizzeria classic. 
2 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
One 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. prepared pizza dough

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Spray a heavy baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until the spinach is wilted, 4-5 minutes. Let cool slightly and transfer to a medium bowl; stir in both cheeses. 

Sprinkle a work surface with a little flour; place the dough in the center and roll to coat with flour. Knead the dough briefly; divide the dough into fourths and roll each into a 6" round.
Place 2 rounds on the baking sheet.

Divide the spinach mixture between the rounds; cover with the remaining 2 rounds, pinching the edges to seal. Brush the tops with water. Bake until golden, 15-18 minutes; cool slightly before serving.

Makes 4 servings

SERVING PROVIDES: 2 Breads, 1 Fruit/Vegetable, 1 Protein/Milk, 1 Fat

PER SERVING: 293 Calories, 10 g Total Fat, 4 g Saturated Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol, 458 mg Sodium, 35 g Total Carbohydrate, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 17 g Protein, 316 mg Calcium
 


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