Sausage and Roasted Pepper Calzone - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Sausage and Roasted Pepper Calzone is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Dinner ready in 55 minutes! Enjoy this cheesy calzone made using Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts and sausage – perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (2 cups)
1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, mix sausage, onions and garlic; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in basil, Italian seasoning and pepper.
In small bowl, beat eggs. Measure out and reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons egg. Add ricotta cheese to remaining eggs; mix well. Stir into sausage mixture. Add mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers and 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts; mix well.
Unroll 1 pie crust on end of large ungreased cookie sheet with about 1/3 of crust extending over edge. Spoon half of sausage mixture over half of crust on cookie sheet, leaving about 1-inch border and mounding filling toward center. Fold pie crust half over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Cut four 1-inch slits in top of crust. Repeat with second crust and remaining filling at opposite end of cookie sheet. Brush calzones with reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons egg. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. To serve, cut each calzone into 3 wedges.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sausage and Roasted Pepper Calzone good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sausage and Roasted Pepper Calzone 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 6 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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