Spinach Calzones Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Pizza sauce, warmed, optional

Directions

• Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. In a bowl, combine the spinach, Swiss cheese, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
• Roll pizza dough into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle; cut into six 5-in. squares. Spoon 1/3 cup spinach mixture onto the center of each square; brush edges of dough with water. Fold one corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Using a fork, crimp edges to seal.
• Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Prick tops with a fork. Lightly beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Spinach Calzones published in Light & Tasty August/September 2005, p47