Broccoli & Ricotta Calzone

The secret to veggie calzone is not soaking the dough. Broccoli is blanched to keep crunch, then mixed with ricotta for a creamy but not watery filling. Lighter than meat versions but just as filling.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot for broccoli
  • Sheet
  • Fork

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Make dough: flour, yeast, salt, water, oil. Proof 1 hour.

Tip: Kneading warms dough.
2

Boil broccoli 3 mins, shock in cold water. Chop.

Tip: Stops cooking.
3

Mix filling: broccoli, ricotta, cheeses, garlic, spices.

Tip: Ricotta carries flavor.
4

Roll dough, fill, seal, egg wash. Bake 400°F (200°C) 25 mins.

Tip: High heat puffs dough.

Recipe FAQ

Soggy bottom.
Drain broccoli well! Drain ricotta too.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 packet Yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 cup Mozzarella
  • 2/3 cup Ricotta
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 large Egg