TOFU SPINACH CALZONES (VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN)

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These are great and vegan or vegetarian (see step 17). The measurements on the herbs and spices are approximate, please add to your taste the amounts :)

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 35m

Yield 4 calzones

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup warm water (100 degrees F)
1 1/4 teaspoons yeast (can use rapid rise)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2-3 cups flour (can do half white and half wheat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
5 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese (about a half block, I used I.M. Earthkind Vegan Gourmet Mozzarella Cheese, half a block is 5 ounces) or 5 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4 inch chunks (about a half block, I used I.M. Earthkind Vegan Gourmet Mozzarella Cheese, half a block is 5 ounces)
1 (12 1/3 ounce) package Mori-Nu firm tofu, plus
6 ounces Mori-Nu firm tofu (this is the kind that comes in the "juice box" and may be with the dry foods)
1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, defrosted and drained well
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon pizza seasoning
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper
1/3 small onion, peeled and cut into small dice
1 (8 ounce) can hunts tomato sauce with basil garlic and oregano, heated with
1/4 teaspoon sugar, to cut acidity
cooking spray or oil

Steps:

  • Mix water with yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl, set aside for 5 minutes to let it bloom.
  • Add the garlic, oil, salt and herbs.
  • Add about 1 1/2-2 cups flour, mix well.
  • Pour onto a floured board, add remaining flour as needed, and knead for about 5 minutes (this dough is really soft).
  • Cover with the mixing bowl.
  • Let rise about 20-30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch dough down, knead on lightly floured board, set aside.
  • Place the tofu, drained in a bowl and blend until smooth with hand blender.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Divide your pizza dough into 4 equal pieces.
  • Roll out one piece of dough and place a fourth of the filling in the middle of the pizza dough.
  • Fold dough over the filling and seal.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Spray the calzones with cooking spray or and place on oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degree F until brown on bottom, spray tops of calzones with cooking spray or rub with olive oil and flip, cooking until browned on other side.
  • Serve with warmed Hunt's Tomato Basil Oregano Sauce or your favorite.
  • If you are not a vegan, I have made another variation of this recipe, here are the changes: Instead of the vegan cheese 1 cup Veggie Mozzarella Shreds or 1/2 cup Veggie Shreds and 1/2 cup Low Fat Shredded Mozzarella 1/4 cup or so Reduced Fat Parmesan These are guestimates on the measurements, I made these today with stuff around the house and Mark and I loved them.

Rai Sajawal
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These calzones are the perfect size for a snack or a light meal.


Junaid Masood
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I love the combination of tofu and spinach in these calzones. It's a delicious and healthy filling.


sk sony
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These calzones are so easy to make. They're perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Prity Meher
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes to try. These calzones are a great addition to my recipe box.


Music
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These calzones are a great way to use up leftover dough. I always have some leftover dough in my fridge and these calzones are a great way to use it up.


Sunny Amir
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I love that these calzones can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop them in the oven when you're ready to eat.


Thoko Elsie Nkomo
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These calzones are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and delicious. They're perfect for a cold winter night.


Brenda Rose
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I made these calzones for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and they were all asking for the recipe.


Bkash Roy
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These calzones are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so delicious that they won't even realize they're eating spinach.


Othembela Botayi
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really liked these calzones. The tofu was cooked perfectly and it was really flavorful.


Lisa Gee
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These calzones were a great way to use up some leftover tofu and spinach. They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious.


Mufti Qasmi
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegan recipes. These calzones definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and they're a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


md fored
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These calzones are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.


gerald rephu
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I love that these calzones are vegan. It's nice to have a delicious and satisfying meal that's also good for me.


Harith Krishmindh
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I've made these calzones several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Ehis Omorodion
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I made these calzones with my kids and they had a blast helping me. It was a great way to spend time together and the calzones turned out great!


Roy Blount
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These calzones were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The end result was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Sky_ Gamer
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed these calzones. The tofu and spinach filling was surprisingly tasty and the dough was perfect.


Fizza Batool
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I made these calzones for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious.


Mubashir Mughal
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These tofu spinach calzones were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.