AuthorSarah Miller, RDIngredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 475F.
Roll out dough into a circle to desired thickness. I like the Trader Joe's vegan garlic and basil pizza dough. I also recommend an easy freezer recipe from Becky Jones of Acre Homestead/Scratch Pantry, noted below under "Tips."
Apply desired amount of sauce to only half of the rolled out dough.
Add vegan mozzarella, fresh basil (cut into thin strips) and vegetables of your choosing. I like to use whatever fresh vegetables I have from my garden including poblano peppers (sliced), jalapeño peppers (de-seeded and sliced thin), and spinach.
You can also add pre-roasted vegetables like eggplant or zucchini. For extra protein you can also add smashed garbanzo beans or pre cooked tofu cubes. Be creative and use whatever fresh items you have on hand!
Gently fold over to seal. Using a fork, press the tines into the edges to create a good seal. Place calzone on a greased baking sheet or a pizza stone.
Make a small slit in the top for your calzone to vent. Lightly brush the top of your creation with olive oil and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let rest for ~5 minutes; slice and enjoy!
Tips
- Becky Jones of Acre Homestead has an easy and delicious pizza dough recipe that happens to be vegan! If you have the time or prefer to make your own, this is a good one. Otherwise I highly recommend the Trader Joe's ready to bake Garlic & Basil dough- time saving and scrumptious!
- Be creative with your filling choices. I love a spicy pizza so I like to use peppers and red pepper flakes, but you can also add olives, onions, and any variety of fresh or grilled veggies.
- My favorite vegan mozzarella cheese is Vevan. It honestly tastes just like the real thing and melts beautifully! Look for it at your local grocer or Costco.
- Prefer to avoid vegan cheese substitutes or watching your saturated fat intake? Try making your own tofu ricotta! Iosune of Simple Vegan Blog has one of the easiest recipes for vegan ricotta.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 475F.
Roll out dough into a circle to desired thickness. I like the Trader Joe's vegan garlic and basil pizza dough. I also recommend an easy freezer recipe from Becky Jones of Acre Homestead/Scratch Pantry, noted below under "Tips."
Apply desired amount of sauce to only half of the rolled out dough.
Add vegan mozzarella, fresh basil (cut into thin strips) and vegetables of your choosing. I like to use whatever fresh vegetables I have from my garden including poblano peppers (sliced), jalapeño peppers (de-seeded and sliced thin), and spinach.
You can also add pre-roasted vegetables like eggplant or zucchini. For extra protein you can also add smashed garbanzo beans or pre cooked tofu cubes. Be creative and use whatever fresh items you have on hand!
Gently fold over to seal. Using a fork, press the tines into the edges to create a good seal. Place calzone on a greased baking sheet or a pizza stone.
Make a small slit in the top for your calzone to vent. Lightly brush the top of your creation with olive oil and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let rest for ~5 minutes; slice and enjoy!
