Description
A delicious, filling low-carb calzone stuffed with cheese and your choice of protein-rich fillings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Optional fillings: Pepperoni, spinach, cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers
- Pinch of salt
- 1 beaten egg for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine almond flour and mozzarella cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir the mixture and microwave for another 30 seconds until fully melted.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Add the melted cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add a pinch of salt and knead the mixture into a dough.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a circular shape, about ¼ inch thick.
- Remove the top sheet of parchment and add your desired fillings to one half of the dough circle.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush the top of the calzone with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For a crispy crust, consider baking on a pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg