Best 2 White Bean And Caramelized Onion Calzone Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable White Bean and Caramelized Onion Calzone, a symphony of flavors nestled within a golden-brown, pillowy crust. This savory delight is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, featuring creamy white beans, caramelized onions with a hint of sweetness, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the crispy outer layer, followed by a burst of savory goodness from the hearty filling.

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Our collection caters to various dietary preferences, including our Vegan Calzone, a plant-based delight bursting with colorful vegetables and a flavorful filling. For those with gluten sensitivities, our Gluten-Free Calzone offers a delicious alternative, ensuring everyone can savor the joys of this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE BEAN AND CARAMELIZED ONION CALZONE

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The calzone, like the pizza, is a crowd-pleaser, and a excellent vehicle for using up odds and ends in the fridge. This version, which is filled with lemony mashed white beans, caramelized fennel and onions, happens to be vegan. Full-flavored and soft-centered, it's not a traditional calzone but a delicious tart-like creation unto itself.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb with fronds
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 large white onion, halved root to stem and thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
1 3/4 cups cooked white beans, from a can or homemade
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
All-purpose flour, as needed
1 8-ounce ball pizza dough, homemade or purchased
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Remove the stems from the fennel bulb. Chop 2 tablespoons of fronds and save the remaining fronds for another use. Halve the bulb lengthwise, remove the core, and thinly slice each half.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons oil, fennel bulb, onion and fennel seed. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In a small bowl, mash the beans with 2 tablespoons oil, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until they form a chunky puree.
Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
Lightly flour a work surface, and stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch round. Spread the bean mixture on half of the dough, leaving a half-inch border. Top with the fennel-onion mixture and sprinkle with fennel fronds. Brush the edges of the dough with water, and fold dough in half, over filling; pinch the edges of the dough together to seal.
Transfer calzone to baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake until crust is golden brown and firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 927, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 120 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 26 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1238 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

CARAMELIZED ONION AND WHITE BEAN FLATBREAD

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This is awesome! I am not a pizza-lover for the most part. However, the combination of these ingredients makes it a lot healthier and more interesting, than the regular pizza. Found this originally in the Eating Well Magazine but have changed it a bit.

Provided by Manami

Categories Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 large onions, thinly sliced lengthwise
6 -8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 ounces prepared whole wheat pizza dough, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup finely shredded smoked gouda cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
nonstick cooking spray
toasted pumpkin seeds or toasted chopped pine nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place oven rack in the lowest positions.
Combine 2-1/2 tablespoons oil, onions and salt in a medium saucepan.
Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 7-9 minutes.
Now add 1-1/2 tablespoons more of oil, a little bit at a time, and add mushrooms and cook about 4 minutes longer.
Liquid needs to be absorbed.
Cook for another 5-7 minutes reducing heat to medium-low, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden.
Meanwhile, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of the baking sheet.
Bake until puffed and lightly crisped on the bottom, 8-10 minutes.
Stir oregano and pepper into the onion-mushroom mixture.
Transfer, half the onion mixture to a small bowl.
Add beans to the remaining onion mixture;, cook over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the bean mixture to a food processor, add water and vinegar and pulse until a coarse paste forms.
Spread the bean paste over the pizza crust.
Top with the reserved onion, tomatoes,cheese and pepitas,or sunflower seeds or pine nuts, if using.
Bake on the bottom rack until the crust is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted, 11-13 minutes.
Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 355.6, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3, Protein 11.3

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your calzone.
Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough and chewy. Mix it just until it comes together.
Let the dough rest. This will allow the gluten in the dough to relax, making it easier to work with and resulting in a more tender calzone.
Caramelize the onions slowly. This will help them develop a deep, rich flavor.
Don't overcrowd the calzone. If you put too much filling in the calzone, it will be difficult to seal and may burst open during baking.
Bake the calzone until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

White Bean and Caramelized Onion Calzone is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. With its creamy white bean filling, caramelized onions, and crispy crust, this calzone is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give White Bean and Caramelized Onion Calzone a try. You won't be disappointed!