A tasty recipe for corned beef & cabbage calzones

Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables help to protect against cancers of the breast and prostate. Read on for a delicious recipe that features the nutritious vegetable.

• Preparation: 20 minutes.
• Cooking time: 35 minutes.
• Makes 12 calzones.

Ingredients:

• 10 ml (2 tsp) canola oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 L (4 c) shredded green cabbage (half a small head)
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• 10 ml (2 tsp) Dijon mustard
• 1 ml (1⁄4 tsp) salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 250 ml (1 c) shredded light Swiss cheese or Jarlsberg
• 60 g (2 oz) corned beef, chopped
• 500 g (16 oz) homemade pizza dough or 12 flour tortillas

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until a little softened, about three minutes. Stir in the cabbage, carrot, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover; reduce heat to low.
2. Cook until the cabbage is wilted, 10 to 15 minutes, adding water if necessary to prevent mixture sticking to the pan. Uncover; cook one minute, stirring. Let cool slightly. Stir in cheese and corned beef.
3. On a lightly floured board, shape dough into a log 30 centimetres (12 inches) long; add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll or pat out each piece to form a circle 15 centimetres (six inches) in diameter.
4. Spoon 50 millilitres (1/4 cup) of filling over lower half of each round. Fold dough over to enclose filling. Press edges firmly to seal and crimp with a fork. Transfer to ungreased baking tray.
5. Bake until calzones are heated through and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. (To make calzones ahead, wrap unbaked pies in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to three days before baking.)

Each calzone contains:

• 166 calories
• 8 g protein
• 5 g fat (including 2 g saturated fat)
• 9 mg cholesterol
• 23 g carbohydrates
• 2 g fibre
• 373 mg sodium

Try this simple recipe today and impress your family with a tasty dish that's surprisingly nutritious. For a substantial lunch, serve two corned beef and cabbage calzones per person with a crisp green salad on the side and ice cream or a fruit sorbet for dessert.