Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Made Tex-Mex Calzones


Tex-Mex Calzones have been in my recipe notebook for a couple of years.  It is a favorite summer recipe when you have the motivation to put in some additional effort after a long day at work.  Cooking Light suggests a side dish of Black Bean Salad and I highly recommend that as well, but it did not make tonight's menu.  Instead, B whipped up his tasty guacamole.  Check out this beautiful display of whipped guac!!  Thanks B for all your help tonight.  XOXO


8 ounces ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup salsa verde
1 (11 oz.) can refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough
3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add ground turkey to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble.  Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring mixture occasionally.  Remove turkey mixture from heat; stir in salsa. 


Unroll dough; divide into 4 equal portions.  Roll each portion into a 6x4-inch rectangle.  Working with one recatangle at a time, spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture on one side of dough.  Top with cheese; fold dough over turkey mixture, and press edges together with a fork to seal.  Place on a baking sheet coated with spray (if sheet is not non-stick).  Repeat process with remaining dough and turkey mixture. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until browned.  Serve with sour cream. 




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