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Cheesy California Kale Jalapeno Calzone

Jay
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch dinosaur kale (chopped) or any kale you like
  • 1/2 red onion (sliced)
  • 1 jalapeno (deseeded and chopped)
  • 1 package sliced mushrooms (cremini)
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
  • 2 cups ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon (the zest)
  • 1/2 pizza dough (divided in 2)

Instructions
 

  • First, place olive oil, onions, jalapeƱo, mushrooms, salt and pepper in a medium heat pan and cook for 1 minutes.
  • Next, add the kale, scallions, garlic powder, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds (let the kale only be partially cook so you get a nice texture in the calzone).
  • Now, in a bowl combine the cooled kale mixture, corn, ricotta, egg, Monterey Jack cheese, 1 tsp pepper, and lemon zest.
  • Next, roll out the doughs. Add the mixture to one side of the dough and then fold over and seal.
  • Finally, brush the tops of calzones with oil and bake on middle rack for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Enjoy!
Keyword comfort food, meal prep, super bowl