Silverbeet and mushroom calzone
This silverbeet and mushroom calzone is a rustic Italian-style folded pizza filled with garlicky greens, earthy mushrooms and a trio of mozzarella, Parmesan and feta. The Thermomix kneads the silky yeast dough and chops the filling while the integrated scale weighs every ingredient, giving you a golden, cheesy calzone with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Silverbeet and mushroom calzone Thermomix TM7 recipes bring genuine Italian pizzeria flavour into your home kitchen without the fuss of hand-kneading or endless chopping. This folded pizza hides a generous filling of wilted silverbeet, golden mushrooms and a triple-cheese blend of melted mozzarella, sharp Parmesan and crumbly feta, encased in a soft yeast dough that bakes up crisp and golden. The TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine takes care of the heavy lifting: the integrated scale weighs the baker's flour, warm water and yeast straight into the bowl, while the kneading function produces an elastic, silky dough in minutes, hands-free. Meanwhile the blades blitz the silverbeet and mushrooms to an even consistency so every mouthful carries the same garlicky, earthy flavour. Serve this hearty vegetarian calzone as a quick weeknight dinner with a simple salad, pack a cooled slice into a lunchbox, or bake it for a relaxed weekend family lunch where everyone tears off their own piece.
Preparation tips
- Drain the cooked silverbeet and mushrooms well before adding the cheeses, otherwise excess moisture will leak out during baking and make the calzone base soggy instead of crisp.
- Roll the rested dough fairly thin and seal the edges firmly by crimping with a fork, which prevents the mozzarella and feta filling from escaping as the calzone puffs up in the oven.
- Brush the top lightly with olive oil and sprinkle extra grated Parmesan before baking for a deeper golden colour; leftover slices reheat well and can be frozen for a quick lunch another day.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by replacing the mozzarella, Parmesan and feta with plant-based cheese alternatives and a spoonful of nutritional yeast, keeping the silverbeet and mushroom filling exactly the same for maximum savoury flavour.
- For a festive autumn variation, add roasted pumpkin cubes and crumbled chestnuts to the silverbeet and mushroom filling, or swap half the mushrooms for wild girolles when you want an extra-special weekend bake.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the baker's flour and warm water directly into the bowl for a consistent dough. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free kneading - The TM7 kneads the yeast dough into a smooth elastic ball while you sauté the mushrooms hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Rapid chopping - The Thermomix chops fresh silverbeet and mushrooms into even pieces in seconds for a uniform filling. [Time Savings]
- Grating ease - The TM7 grates the Parmesan and mozzarella finely so the cheeses melt evenly throughout the calzone. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo guides you step by step through the calzone dough and filling for a reliable Italian bake. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- warm water
- sugar
- dried instant yeast
- baker's flour
- salt
- mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- feta cheese
- roasted red capsicums