Pie Iron Pesto Calzone
From Pie Iron Recipes by Richard O’Russa

Prep Time: 10 Min	Cook Time: 10 Min	Ready In: 20 Min	Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
Prepared pastry crust or any bread
Sliced pepperoni
1 T pesto
2 T ricotta cheese
Sliced red pepper strips
1 tsp. olive oil

Pesto:
2 cup basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts (can use walnuts if necessary)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Directions

To make the pesto, process all the ingredients in a blender until a smooth paste is made.

To make the calzone, line the inside of both pre-oiled pie iron cavities. Spread pesto inside, followed by ricotta cheese and sliced peppers. Top with a few slices of pepperoni; close cooker to seal the pastry. Latch handles and cook over low heat until done.