Hogs in a Pretzel Blanket | PCOS Meal Planner

This Hogs in a Pretzel Blanket is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Claire Saffitz Put a tray of these in the oven when the first guests show up.

Ingredients

Servings 12

2 large egg yolks
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (one 14 ounce package or half a 17.3 ounce package), thawed
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
4 precooked pork sausages (such as andouille or kielbasa; about 1 pound), halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Kosher salt and poppy seeds (for sprinkling)
Whole grain Dijon mustard (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. Mix yolks and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until smooth. Gently roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface just to press out any creases; brush with egg wash. Cut into 8 long strips. Lightly dust sausages with flour. Working one at a time, wrap pastry around sausage, egg wash side facing in. If pastry becomes too soft, chill until firm before continuing.
Place rolled-up sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cut side down. Mix baking soda into remaining egg wash and brush over pastry (this will give dough a sheen); sprinkle with salt and poppy seeds. Chill 15 minutes.
Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 25 –30 minutes. Let cool. Slice into bite-size portions and serve with mustard.
Do ahead: Sausages can be rolled in pastry 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt and poppy seeds just before baking.

Why this Hogs in a Pretzel Blanket works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Hogs in a Pretzel Blanket that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds.

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hogs in a Pretzel Blanket good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hogs in a Pretzel Blanket recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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