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Ratatouille Calzones

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Ratatouille Calzones

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 669
pro 29 g
total fat 24 g
sat. fat 8 g
carb 99 g
fibre 18 g
chol 38 mg
sodium 1,580 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 34
iron 46
vit A 28
vit C 145
folate 20

Chunky vegetables in a tomato sauce fills these tasty calzones, which even meat eaters will enjoy. Whole wheat pizza dough boosts fibre and protein. The ratatouille sauce is also great served over pasta for a quick vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 (white and light green parts) green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chopped eggplant
  • 8 oz mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 pinch hot pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar
  • 6 oz zucchinis, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) chopped tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 pkg (680 g) frozen whole wheat pizza dough, thawed
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

In shallow Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the oil over medium heat; fry green onions and garlic for about 2 minutes or until softened.

Add eggplant, mushrooms, red and green peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and sugar; cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes or until beginning to soften.

Add zucchini; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Let cool for 15 minutes.

On lightly floured surface, roll out dough into four 8-1/2-inch (21 cm) circles. Divide filling over half of each circle; sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over; pinch to seal.

Place calzones on cornmeal-dusted baking sheet; brush with remaining oil. Bake in centre of 425°F (220°C) oven for 25 minutes or until golden.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2008

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