Caponata Calzone Recipe

Name: Caponata Calzone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 gal. eggplants, diced; 1 qt. yellow onions, diced; 2 cups green peppers, diced; 2 cups red peppers, diced; 1 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce; 2 cups dried cherries; 2 cups pine nuts; 1 cup chopped fresh mint; 2-2/3 Tbsp. chili flakes; 4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 4 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 16 each prepared pizza dough

Servings: persons

1/3 cup canola oil
1 gal. eggplants, diced
1 qt. yellow onions, diced
2 cups green peppers, diced
2 cups red peppers, diced
1 qt. OPEN PIT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
2 cups dried cherries
2 cups pine nuts
1 cup chopped fresh mint
2-2/3 Tbsp. chili flakes
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
16 each prepared pizza dough

1
Heat oil in saute pan on medium heat; add vegetables.
2
Saute 4 min.
3
or until softened; remove from heat .
4
Stir in remaining ingredients, except dough; set aside.
5
For each serving: Roll out 1 dough to a medium-sized circle.
6
Spoon about 1 cup vegetable mixture onto bottom half of dough.
7
Fold dough over vegetables; crimp edges to seal.
8
Place on parchment paper-lined sheet pan.
9
Make 3 or 4 slits on top of calzone to allow steam to escape.
10
Bake in 550 degrees F standard oven 10 min.
11
or until browned.

1092

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup canola oil, 1 gal. eggplants, diced, 1 qt. yellow onions, diced, 2 cups green peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Caponata Calzone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caponata Calzone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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