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Cheesy California Kale Jalapeno Calzone

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American

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)

Method
 

  1. First, place olive oil, onions, jalapeƱo, mushrooms, salt and pepper in a medium heat pan and cook for 1 minutes.
  2. 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).
  3. Now, in a bowl combine the cooled kale mixture, corn, ricotta, egg, Monterey Jack cheese, 1 tsp pepper, and lemon zest.
  4. Next, roll out the doughs. Add the mixture to one side of the dough and then fold over and seal.
  5. Finally, brush the tops of calzones with oil and bake on middle rack for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Enjoy!