These Low Carb Pizza Calzones make for a great meal.
I like that they work well for party food as well.
Low Carb Pizza Calzones
This is a warm sandwich which is also like a pizza.
Of course, I am a fan of both when it comes to this recipe.
Being able to eat a calzone may not be what you were thinking about when you imagined something that is low in carbohydrates.
I mean, a calzone is basically a pizza folded over to make a great tasting sandwich.
How could something so yummy be low in carbs?
There are a few ingredients that you will need for this recipe.
These ingredients may be items that you do not have on hand.
First off, you will need a low carb pizza sauce.
Look for a sauce that has no sugar added to it. The bulk of the carbs in these calzones will most likely come from the sauce.
Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce, No Sugar Added.
About the product
SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: Whole tomatoes are cooked down into a sauce with sea salt, onion and garlic for a bright, bold flavor to the table
ORGANIC TOMATOES: Grown on organic farms where they are drenched in California sunshine, tomatoes are USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified
PEAK FLAVOR: Our tomatoes are picked at the peak of flavor, bringing a bright, bold flavor to the table
CONVENIENCE: Tomatoes are a real and simple addition to any meal; store organic canned tomato sauce in pantry for easy use when making soups, sauces and stews.
Also, do not forget about your favorite pizza topping.
I’m talking about the sliced pepperoni, including the turkey kind of sliced pepperoni.
And there is also the pizza cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese being possibly the most popular cheese to use in this kind of a recipe. Other popular cheeses include Parmesan nad my favorite Provolone Cheese.
While we know what to put inside of the calzone, we should however think about the crust as well.
In a regular calzone, we expect the bread portion to contain the bulk of the carbohydrates. We know that in a regular pizza it is the crust that offers up the bulk of the carbs as it is basically a bread.
Getting rid of the regular pizza crust can really help knock out the carbs.
This is true for both a pizza and a calzone. Luckily, I do have options for you to use for your low carb calzone.
4 Ingredient Cauliflower Crust.
This is an easy recipe for making a full sized crust. However, if you are wanting something that is a smaller sized cauliflower here is an option.
Low Carb Cauliflower Tortillas.
A tortilla that is low carb keto that is not made from cauliflower can be found here.
Keto Low Carb Tortillas
However, you are probably looking to use low carb pizza crust version for this calzone recipe.
I have several low carb pizza crust recipes that you can use.
How to Make a Low Carb Pizza Crust.
How to Make a Low Carb Pizza Crust
I also have an Easy Low Carb Pizza Crust recipe.
Easy Low Carb Pizza Crust
Perhaps my favorite idea for a low carb pizza crust to use in this recipe would be this one.
Keto Low Carb Flatbread.
This has been a really popular recipe.
Keto Low Carb Flatbread
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Low Carb Pizza Calzones
The recipe for Low Carb Pizza Calzones
As mentioned above, you will need a low carb version of a pizza crust for this recipe. I have recipes for many choices of versions for you. Choose the low carb pizza crust recipe that suits your needs best for use in this calzone recipe.
What you will need to make this
- Low Carb Pizza Crust- 1 batch. You can use one of these recipes.
- Pepperoni- 1 cup sliced. Can use thissliced pepperoni, or turkey kind of sliced pepperoni. Also, you can sub in a cooked sausage or other similar meat or even vegetables.
- Low Carb Pizza Sauce.– 1/2 cup.
- Shredded (or grated) Cheese- 1 cup. Mozzarella Cheese being possibly the most popular cheese to use in this kind of a recipe. Other popular cheeses include Parmesan nad my favorite Provolone Cheese.
- Egg- 1 beaten (optional).
- Pizza Seasonings- as desired.
How to make Low Carb Pizza Calzones
- Prepare your choice of crust as described in the recipe that you are using. Do not cook the crust. However, do roll it out on parchment paper. Use parchment paper on top of the dough to prevent sticking. Make four to six large circles from the dough. Keep the circles on the parchment for baking as well.
- Preheat your oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, combine together the sauce, meat and cheese. Then place even amounts of the mixture into each of the circles. Fold the circles over and pinch the sides together.
- Brush egg over the top of each calzone and then sprinkle an optional seasonings on top. This is optional however, brushing your calzone with egg will give it a shine and will help keep the edges together. Thus, you can elect to simply brush the edges if desired.
- Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
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The Recipe Card for Low Carb Pizza Calzones
- 1 cup Pepperoni sliced
- 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce use low carb, no added sugar or sugar free
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
- 1 Egg beaten, seasonings as desired
- 1 Crust see post
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Prepare your choice of crust as described in the recipe that you are using. Do not cook the crust. However, do roll it out on parchment paper. Use parchment paper on top of the dough to prevent sticking. Make four to six large circles from the dough. Keep the circles on the parchment for baking as well.
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Preheat your oven to 350.
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In a large bowl, combine together the sauce, meat and cheese. Then place even amounts of the mixture into each of the circles. Fold the circles over and pinch the sides together.
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Brush egg over the top of each calzone and then sprinkle an optional seasonings on top. This is optional however, brushing your calzone with egg will give it a shine and will help keep the edges together. Thus, you can elect to simply brush the edges if desired.
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Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Nutritional Values Will Depend on Your Chosen Crust.
You can use one of these recipes.
- 4 Ingredient Cauliflower Crust.
- Low Carb Cauliflower Tortillas.
- Low Carb Keto Tortillas.
- How to Make a Low Carb Pizza Crust.
- Easy Low Carb Pizza Crust recipe.
- Keto Low Carb Flatbread.
Mozzarella Cheese being possibly the most popular cheese to use in this kind of a recipe. Other popular cheeses include Parmesan nad my favorite Provolone Cheese.
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