Vegan Cashew Pesto Calzone

This Vegan Cashew Pesto Calzone is a tasty take on a traditional Italian dish. Its filled with a homemade cashew tomato pesto sauce and different kinds of vegetables. You can have a cozy night in or a casual dinner with friends.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup spinach
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt

Gradually add warm water and olive oil, knead until a smooth dough forms

Cover and let it rise for 1 hour

In a food processor, blend cashews, cherry tomatoes, garlic, nutritional yeast, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth

This is your cashew tomato pesto sauce

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large circle

Spread the cashew tomato pesto sauce over half of the dough

Top the pesto sauce with spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and any other desired toppings

Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal

Transfer the calzone to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing

Serve hot and enjoy