This Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 °.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, swirling to coat pan. Add broccoli, mushrooms, and red pepper; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned and moisture evaporates. Remove from heat.
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Cut dough into 4 equal portions. Roll 1 portion into a 6-inch circle on a work surface sprinkled with 1 tablespoon flour. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and flour.
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Spoon 1/4 cup vegetable filling into center of each circle; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough in half over filling, pressing firmly to seal.
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Place calzones on prepared baking sheet; coat tops with cooking spray. Bake at 375 ° for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool slightly, and serve with warm pizza sauce, if desired.
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Beef Calzones variation: Replace the vegetable filling with a meaty version. Starting with step 3, cook 1/2 pound ground sirloin, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring to crumble beef. Drain. Continue the recipe starting with step 4. CALORIES 483; FAT 17. 7g (sat 3. 8g, mono 4. 5g, poly 1. 7g); PROTEIN 26. 1g; CARB 56. 8g; FIBER 1. 4g; CHOL 37mg; IRON 4mg; SODIUM 465mg; CALC 22mg
Why this Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes 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: Broccoli.
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Yes, this Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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