Healthy Recipe of the Week ~ Zucchini Ricotta Calzone

Zucchini Ricotta Calzone

This is a healthy alternative to an Italian classic.  Packed with protein and healthy veggies, this dish will fill you up without fattening you up.  Serve with a fresh salad or homemade Gazpacho for a wonderful and easy meal.    

Ingredients:

2 cups Zucchini, cubed
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/2 Red Onion, sliced
2 Chicken Sausage ~ Spinach & Feta, cooked and sliced
1/2 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup part-skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Italian style stewed tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup fresh Italian herbs (parsley, basil, oregano), chopped
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Nutmeg
8 ounces of prepared pizza dough

Directions

Filling:
   1. Saute' zucchini, garlic and onion in a skillet until slightly softened. Remove from heat and add the drained stewed tomatoes and chicken sausage.
   2. In a bowl, blend together ricotta, mozzarella, Italian herbs, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

To make the calzones:
   1. Divide the dough into 4 portions and shape into balls. On lightly floured surface, roll or stretch each ball into an 8-inch circle.
   2. Divide filling among dough rounds, leaving enough dough on the bottom edge to fold over top edge.
   3. Fold dough over to make half-circles. Crimp edges to seal (it may be easier to fill and form soft calzone right on the baking sheet).

Bake on baking sheet lined with parchment paper in 425F oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 316 | Total Carbs: 28g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 16g