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Spinach and Mushroom Calzones (homemade hot pockets!)

A delicious homemade calzone, freezable for a quick lunch. Puff pastry is used for the crust, with spinach, mushrooms, and mozzarella for the filling, served with a side of marinara.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 496 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 heets puff pastry thawed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 16 oz. mushrooms sliced
  • 8 oz. fresh spinach stemmed and washed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. sliced fresh or shredded mozzarella
  • 1 egg beaten mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 2 cups marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

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  1. Saute mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until liquid releases and evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown (about 5 minutes)
  2. Add spinach to skillet and allow to wilt; about 2 minutes
  3. Add garlic, allow liquid to evaporate.
  4. Roll puff pastry into a large rectangle and divide into 8 squares
  5. Spoon some of the mushroom/spinach mixture into the center of each square, topped by a slice of mozzarella cheese
  6. Fold the puff pastry dough over and seal with the tines of a fork
  7. Place the assembled calzones on a parchment covered baking sheet; brush with egg mixture
  8. Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top
  9. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping

Notes

  • After baking, allow to cool and flash freeze them before wrapping individually in a paper towel and saran wrap. Grab one and go for lunch, and microwave in the paper towel to prevent it making a mess and drying out while reheating.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 684mg (29%) Potassium 608mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3145IU (63%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 191mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 684mg 29%
Potassium 608mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3145IU 63%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 191mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.