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Tex-Mex Calzones

If you like traditional calzones, then try this south-of-the-border twist that includes all the Mexican flavors you love without breaking the diet bank.
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Cuisine Italian, Mexican

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1789.12 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 16 ounce(s) ground turkey breast
  • 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped finely
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dark chili powder
  • 1/2 cup(s) red bell pepper, chopped finely
  • 12 tablespoon(s) salsa verde, fire roasted
  • 11 ounce(s) can pizza dough, refrigerated, thin crust (use whole wheat if you can find it)
  • 1 cup(s) Mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg white, beaten

Instructions

 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Adjust oven rack to upper third of the oven.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add ground turkey and cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble.
  • Add onion and garlic; continue to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • Add spices and cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavors in the spices.
  • Add chopped pepper; continue to cook 1 minute.
  • Remove mixture from heat and stir in salsa.
  • Unroll dough and divide into 4 equal portions.
  • Working with one rectangle at a time place, 1/2 cup of turkey mixture on half of the dough then top with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  • Using a pastry brush or fingers, brush the egg mixture on the border of the dough.
  • Fold dough over turkey mixture and press with a fork to seal.
  • If you prefer a crisp crust, brush some additional egg wash over the top of the calzone.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Lower Carb Suggestion: Individual Serving Place 1/2 cup of turkey mixture into an oven safe ramekin dish.
  • Top with cheese and a quarter size portion of the dough.
  • Bake 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1789.12kcalCarbohydrates: 171.65gProtein: 157.5gFat: 53.72gSaturated Fat: 25.37gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 4135.59mgFiber: 9.96gSugar: 13.48g

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