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Gene Bianchi
Bianchi Farms
De Luz, California
Gene Bianchi spent the early part of his career as a math and physics teacher and later worked as educational counselor. He also dabbled in real estate and construction before becoming an avocado grower years ago. His grove is organic and is a certified...
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO-SHRIMP CALZONE
Categories
- Entrees,
- Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission, for foodservice use
Ingredients
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12.000
12
California Avocados, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
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3.000
3
cups
chopped red onion
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3.000
3
cups
coarsely chopped roasted red bell pepper
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3.000
3
cups
lightly packed peeled, deveined shrimp
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3.000
3
cups
gouda cheese, shredded
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6.000
6
tsp.
shredded, fresh basil*
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4.000
4
lbs.
8 ounces pizza dough
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0.000
Olive oil, as needed
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0.000
Dried basil, as needed
Instructions
- METHOD
- Gently mix avocado with lemon juice; reserve.
- Mix onion, roasted pepper, shrimp, and gouda.
- Gently fold in reserved avocado; reserve, tightly covered.
- Scale dough into 24 pieces, 3 ounces each; roll each into a circle about 7 inches in diameter.
- Place 1/2 cup reserved avocado mixture on half of circle; lightly flatten, leaving a 1-inch
- Fold other half over. Tightly seal edges, then flute; arrange on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake at 400°F until browned, about 18 minutes.
- Lightly brush calzone with olive oil; lightly sprinkle with dried basil.
- Cool; refrigerate tightly wrapped for storage.
- PER ORDER
- Heat 1 calzone until warmed through.
- *1-1/2 tablespoons dried basil can be substituted.
Nutrition information per serving
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