Lightened up Reuben Calzone

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11

Lightened up Reuben Calzone stuffed with pastrami, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, pickles, and lowfat Swiss cheese

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	16 ounces store bought pizza dough , preferably whole wheat
	2 cups pastrami , sliced into strips ( I like the store bought light versions )
	1 1/2 cups sauerkraut , store bought
	1/2 cup thousand island dressing , a store bought light version
	1/2 cup bread and butter pickles , sliced thinly ( I like the zesty flavored ones )
	8 ounces lowfat swiss cheese
	flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

489

Sugar

Fat

22g

A classic Reuben sandwich has been transformed into a lighter and healthier calzone in this recipe. Whole wheat pizza dough is stuffed with sliced pastrami, tangy sauerkraut, creamy thousand island dressing, zesty pickles, and lowfat Swiss cheese for a flavor-packed meal. The sauerkraut and pickles add a good source of gut-friendly probiotics, while the lowfat cheese provides a dose of calcium without all the extra calories of regular cheese. This meal is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or lunch.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.	On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle.
3.	Place the pastrami strips, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, pickles, and lowfat Swiss cheese in the middle of the dough, leaving some space around the edges.
4.	Fold over the edges of the dough to create a calzone shape, pinching the edges to seal.
5.	Bake the calzone in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
6.	Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This lightened up version of a Reuben sandwich is packed with protein and healthy fiber from the sauerkraut and whole wheat pizza dough.

The lowfat Swiss cheese also provides a good source of calcium without all the calories of regular cheese.

CONS

The thousand island dressing and pickles in this dish can be high in sodium if not chosen carefully.

As with any calzone or pizza, portion control is important to avoid overeating.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pastrami and sauerkraut are both good sources of protein and fiber, making this dish a filling and satisfying meal.
The thousand island dressing and pickles can also add a boost of probiotics and antioxidants to promote gut health and reduce inflammation.