Swiss Cheese Calzone (Pizza Pocket) OAMC

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1
Swiss Cheese Calzone (Pizza Pocket) OAMC recipe for a quick and easy meal
in Pizza

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup water , warm
140 g tomato paste
100 g swiss cheese
1 large leek , washed and sliced
150 g bacon , chopped
1 cup pumpkin , diced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
510
Sugar
2g
Fat
35g
A Swiss Cheese Calzone is a pizza pocket filled with tomato paste, swiss cheese, sliced leek, chopped bacon, diced pumpkin, and oregano. It is a hearty meal that can be enjoyed hot or cold and is perfect for a quick lunch or snack. The pizza dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for future use. This meal can also be customized with other toppings for variety.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and flour together and then add the olive oil and warm water. Knead for 5 minutes and then let it rest for 10 minutes.
2.Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly grease a baking sheet.
3.Roll the dough out into a circle shape and add the tomato paste, swiss cheese, sliced leek, chopped bacon, diced pumpkin, and oregano over one half of the dough. Fold the other half over and pinch the edges closed.
4.Brush the calzone with milk and bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5.Serve hot or cold and enjoy!

PROS

A quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
These pockets are perfect for on-the-go or as a lunchbox item.

The pizza dough is easy to make and can be used for other recipes.

CONS

Not a highly nutritious meal due to the high fat content.

May not be appreciated by non-meat lovers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Swiss Cheese Calzone can be enjoyed as an occasional treat as part of a balanced diet.
Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A and can help boost the immune system. The leeks in this recipe are high in vitamin K, which can support bone health and blood clotting. However, due to the high fat content of the bacon and cheese, this meal should be consumed in moderation.

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