Broccoli Calzone

Enjoy a delicious twist on a classic favourite with this Broccoli and Mozzarella Calzone. Crispy and golden on the outside and filled with tender broccoli and mozzarella on the inside, this handheld pizza pocket is both satisfying and wholesome. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack, it is a cozy, veggie-packed treat that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Makes

1 Calzone

INGREDIENTS

500g pizza dough (see recipes)
2 cloves of garlic, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and red pepper flakes, to taste
200-250g broccoli, broccoli di rabe, or broccolini, or other similar green

METHOD

Prepare the broccoli filling:  Heat the garlic in a pan with the olive oil, salt and pepper flakes, until the garlic is golden; add the broccoli in large florets, stir for a few moments, then reduce the heat, add a tablespoon or two of water, cover, and cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, adding a little more water if needed. Cool, drain, and cut up coarsely before using.

Press or roll out the dough into a large circle, or individual smaller circles, then place the broccoli in the centre.

Fold over, seal the edges, cut a few vents in the top, brush with olive oil, and bake for about 20 minutes in a 220°C-230°C oven until golden brown.