Vegan Spinach Artichoke Calzones
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • Cheese
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 7 Tbsp tapioca starch
  • 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Cups hot water
  • Calzone
  • 1 14.1 oz can of artichoke hearts chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 5oz container of fresh spinach
  • Pre-made Pizza dough (gluten free is necessary)
Instructions
  1. Soak the nuts for 8 hours or boil for 15 minutes and make your dough if needed. Set aside and allow to rise.
  2. Prepare all produce.
  3. Add the drained cashews and the rest of the cheese ingredients to a high speed blender and purée until very smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a skillet with a small amount of oil, over medium heat, sauté the onion for 7-10 minutes. Or until slightly brown. Add the garlic and artichokes and sauté for 3 more minutes.
  5. Next add the fresh spinach and cover to allow it to wilt. Once wilted and incorporated. Set aside.
  6. Add the liquid cheese mixture to a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir constantly for approx. 5 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  8. Roll the dough into 12 inch rounds. The dough we used allowed us to make 4 calzones.
  9. Place a layer of cheese on one half of the circle and top with spinach mixture. Fold the other half over the filling and roll the edge to seal. Place a thin layer of water over the seal with your finger to assure it sticks.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  11. Serve with fresh basil and your favorite tomato sauce, if desired.
  12. Enjoy.
Recipe by Meatless Makeovers at https://www.meatlessmakeovers.com/vegan-spinach-artichoke-calzones/