Pizza Pockets

Pizza pockets were first introduced by the fast-food chain Pizza Hut in the 1980s and have since become a popular snack around the world.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pizza Pockets

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Pizza dough
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounce Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Onion
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms
• 0.25 cup Black olives
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
3. Cut the dough into 4 equal squares.
4. Spread pizza sauce on each square, leaving a small border.
5. Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and black olives on top of the sauce.
6. Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder over the toppings.
7. Fold each square in half to create a pocket and seal the edges.
8. Brush the pockets with olive oil.
9. Place the pockets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Allow the pizza pockets to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.