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Cremini Mushroom Calzone with Baby Mixed Greens

4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons clarified European-style butter (such as Keller's)
1 red onion, peeled and sliced
1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced into thin ribbons (chiffonade)
1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed in the refrigerator overnight, cut into 4 pieces
1 to 2 chipotle peppers, pureed
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1/3 pound mesclun mix or baby salad greens
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup Filippo Berio® Olive Oil

Method

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the cremini mushrooms and saute for about 7 minutes. Add the yellow pepper, and saute for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid in the pan has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and basil. Allow the mixture to cool.

On a floured board, roll each piece of bread dough into a 6-inch circle. Spread 1/4 of the chipotle puree onto each piece. Spoon 1/4 of the mushroom mixture on 1/2 of each circle and on top of that sprinkle the cheese.

Fold the dough over on each circle to make a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges all the way down to seal the bread. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush the top of each calzone with the egg wash.

Place the calzones on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until golden brown and completely hot. Remove them from the oven, and let them rest for 6 minutes.

Whisk together the vinegar and Filippo Berio® Olive Oil, and toss with the salad greens. Divide the greens among 4 plates and serve with the calzones.

Chef's Tip:

Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalepenos. For a different flavor, substitute one fresh jalepeno, and leave in the seeds if you really like it hot. These calzones make a wonderful lunch entree.