Meatball Sub Homemade "Hot Pockets" - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Meatball Sub Homemade "Hot Pockets" is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Imagine a meatball sub stuffed inside pie crust...yeah, we know.

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. store-bought or refrigerated pie crust
1/2 c. marinara
1 1/2 c. mozzarella
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheet with parchment paper. Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs and transfer to one prepared baking sheet. Bake until browned and cooked through, 15 minutes. Let cool, then break up into smaller pieces.
On a floured work surface, roll out pie crust into a large rectangle and slice off rounded edges (if using store-bought). Slice into four strips.
Spoon marinara, meatballs, and mozzarella onto bottom halves of pie crust strips and fold over tops.
Use your fingers to pinch to seal and press the twines of a fork to crimp. Brush with egg wash and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Bake until golden and puffy, 18 to 20 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meatball Sub Homemade "Hot Pockets" good for PCOS?

Yes, this Meatball Sub Homemade "Hot Pockets" 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 4 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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