Delicious Vegan Calzones ๐ฅ๐ฑโcrispy on the outside, filled with savory veggies and dairy-free cheese for a plant-based treat.
๐ Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ๐พ
- 1 tsp instant yeast ๐ฅ
- 1 tsp sugar ๐
- ยฝ tsp salt ๐ง
- ยพ cup warm water ๐ง
- 2 tbsp olive oil ๐ซ
Filling:
- 1 cup chopped spinach ๐ฟ
- 1 cup diced bell peppers ๐ซ
- ยฝ cup mushrooms ๐, sliced
- ยฝ cup vegan mozzarella ๐ง๐ฑ
- 1 tsp garlic powder ๐ง
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning ๐ฟ
- Salt and pepper to taste ๐ง
For Assembly:
- ยผ cup marinara sauce ๐ (for dipping)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
First of all, combine flour ๐พ, yeast ๐ฅ, sugar ๐, salt ๐ง, warm water ๐ง, and olive oil ๐ซ in a bowl. Next, knead until smooth and elastic, then let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place ๐.
Then, preheat the oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF) ๐ฅ and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper ๐.
After that, roll out the dough into small circles ๐ฅฏ. Meanwhile, mix spinach ๐ฟ, bell peppers ๐ซ, mushrooms ๐, vegan mozzarella ๐ง๐ฑ, garlic powder ๐ง, Italian seasoning ๐ฟ, salt ๐ง, and pepper ๐ฟ in a bowl.
Next, spoon the filling onto one half of each dough circle ๐ฅฏ and fold the other half over, sealing the edges with a fork โจ.
Subsequently, brush with olive oil ๐ซ and bake for 20โ25 minutes ๐ฅ until golden brown.
Finally, serve hot with marinara sauce ๐ for dipping and enjoy your savory, plant-based meal ๐โจ.
๐ Benefits of Vegan Calzones ๐ฅ๐ฑ
- First of all, they are 100% plant-based and dairy-free ๐ฑ๐ฅโ, suitable for vegans and those avoiding dairy.
- Moreover, vegetables ๐ฟ๐ซ๐ provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, supporting overall health ๐.
- In addition, homemade dough ๐พ allows control over ingredients, avoiding preservatives and additives.
- Furthermore, baking instead of frying creates a lighter, healthier meal โจ.
- Not only that, these calzones ๐ฅ๐ฑ are versatile and customizable, letting you add your favorite veggies or plant-based cheeses ๐ง.
- As a result, Vegan Calzones ๐ฅ๐ฑ are a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying plant-based meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or snack time ๐โจ.