Want to change up pizza night? This recipe for vegan Spinach and Tofu Ricotta Calzones is the perfect choice!
I have made quite a few pizzas on Create Mindfully, but I only recently switched the pizza mix that I normally use. The main reason for the switch? My grocery store no longer sold my favorite, which was Namaste pizza mix
I like it because it is easy to mix, tastes great, and needs no time to rise. When I tried a new mix, I found out that you could use it make bread, calzones, rolls, and focaccia. Happy dance!
So my new favorite is Pamela's
For example, I used a gluten free English muffin for my Lentil Burgers. It's just not as pretty as it could be. I think it deserves a proper hamburger bun, don't you!
Now that I have found Pamela's, I will be making rolls, bread, and anything else that suits my fancy.
Other Tofu Recipes You Might Like
- Baked Tofu Fries
- Vegan BLAT
- Spinach, Tofu, and Pine Nut Enchiladas
- Spinach and Broccoli Vegan Quiche
Spinach and Tofu Ricotta Calzones
These vegan calzones are a portable comforting meal.
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I used Pamela's pizza mix to make the calzones. If you're vegan and gluten free like me, you're going to want to check it out. It's got a wonderful yeasty flavor.
Spinach and Tofu Ricotta Calzones
Ingredients
- Pizza dough - I used Pamela's 11.29 oz. pizza mix
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 8 cups chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup Tofu Ricotta
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Prepare pizza dough according to directions. Mix oregano and basil into the dough.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and cook on medium heat until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add spinach and cook until it is wilted. Mix spinach, onion, and garlic with tofu ricotta.
- Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on cutting board. Roll or press out dough to your preferred size. If using Pamela's pizza dough, use parchment paper or plastic wrap on top of dough to spread it out thinly (it is very sticky). Divide dough into 1/4s or 1/2s. By dividing mine into 1/4s, they came out to be approx. 6x6" each.
- Spread tofu ricotta mixture on half of the dough, leaving the edges bare.
- Fold over the dough. If using a sticky dough (like Pamela's), use parchment paper or plastic wrap to fold dough over. Press with floured or slightly wet fingers to seal the edge. Repeat with the rest of dough.
- At this point you can sprinkle more flour and / or cornmeal on top. You can also brush with olive oil for a shiny crust.
- With the parchment or plastic wrap, lift to an oiled pan, parchment paper, or pizza stone, and bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Katherine Elizabeth says
I love cheese, and have never liked tofu. BUT I'm going to try this because it looks and sounds so good it might just change my perspective on tofu!
Willow Moon says
I hope so! Tofu is really a blank canvas, and soaks up whatever flavors you include with it. Let me know if you do try it - I love feedback!
Katherine Elizabeth says
I absolutely will! 🙂
Sarah Harris says
This sounds amazing and I love that you used pre-made dough. We like the one from TJoes which I think will compliment your ingredients nicely!
Willow Moon says
Thanks! I do love Pamela's pizza mix! I wish I could use any dough, but being gluten intolerant is very limiting! I had an art professor who said that when you set limitations, it actually opens up more possibilities. I have found that to be true with creating anything from art to recipes. When you give yourself rules, it opens up more doors. You would think it to be the opposite, but it's not.
Lexes says
This looks delicious! I'm going to try and modify something like this for my cut! <3
Danielle says
I love spinach and the tofu ricotta sounds amazing! I will be trying this next week. Pinning for later.
Willow Moon says
I hope you enjoy it! Let me know - I love feedback!