Ingredients
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1 teaspoon oil
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½ small yellow onion, diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 cup mushrooms, diced
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½ teaspoon Italian herbs
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup chopped kale, stems removed (about 1 large leaf)
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 pounds pizza dough, at room temperature
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2 cups pizza sauce, for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, Italian herbs, and salt. Cook for 3–5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
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Add the Kale: Stir in the chopped kale and sauté for another minute, until slightly wilted.
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Prepare the Filling: Transfer the vegetables to a mixing bowl. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan, then stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before filling the dough.
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Divide the Dough: Cut the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle approximately 6 inches in diameter.
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Fill the Calzones: Place about ¼ cup of filling in the center of each dough circle, leaving the edges clear.
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Fold and Seal: Fold each circle in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together firmly and crimp with your fingers or a fork to seal.
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Bake Until Golden: Arrange the calzones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Let the calzones cool briefly, then serve warm with pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
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Cool the filling: Let the vegetables cool slightly before adding them to the dough to make assembly easier.
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Avoid overfilling: Keep the filling to about ¼ cup per calzone so the edges seal properly.
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Seal firmly: Press and crimp the edges well to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
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Keep the dough workable: Room-temperature dough is easier to roll and fold.
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Make them uniform: Divide the dough evenly so the calzones bake at roughly the same rate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
