This Ham and Double Cheese Turnovers With Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium skillet, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until translucent. Remove from the heat and cool. In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheeses.
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Unroll both pie crusts and stack on top of each other on a clean work surface. Roll the crusts together to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut twelve 3 1/2-inch circles from the dough, re-rolling the dough as necessary.
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Brush the edges of the circles with the egg wash, and fill each with 1 teaspoon onion, 2 teaspoons ham and 2 teaspoons cheese. Fold in half and crimp the edges to seal. Place on the prepared baking sheets. Cut 3 small slits on top of each to vent, and brush with the remaining egg wash. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce.
Why this Ham and Double Cheese Turnovers With Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce works for PCOS
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Ham and Double Cheese Turnovers With Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Ham and Double Cheese Turnovers With Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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