Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro These savory pastries make the perfect handheld lunch.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large head broccoli, florets finely chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. heavy cream (for egg wash)
Flour, for rolling out dough

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and broccoli and cook until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in cream cheese and 1 cup cheddar until fully incorporated. Set aside while you roll out the puff pastry.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry dough until it’s about 1/8" thick. Use a small bowl (about 4" to 5 ” in diameter) as a stencil and trace the perimeter of the bowl with a paring knife to cut out circles. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of broccoli-cheddar mixture onto one half of each circle. Fold it in half so the other side covers the filling to create a semicircle. Press down around the edges to seal, then press the edges of the dough together with the back of a fork. Repeat process with remaining dough.
Place hand pies on baking sheets. Brush each pie with egg wash and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Cool for at least 10 minutes on baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies 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 8 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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