Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A small amount of red pepper adds a touch of heat, but feel free to add more if your taste buds like it hot.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (16-ounce) package frozen fresh gluten-free pizza crust dough (such as Gillian's), thawed
1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as Bob's Red Mill)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray
1 cup bottled gluten-free pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes 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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