Lunch: Deep-Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Deep-Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 large bunch broccoli rabe, washed and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links, casings removed

Instructions

For the filling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and run cold water over. Drain well again and squeeze out excess liquid. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil, chili flakes and garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt and pepper and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. In a separate large saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the sausage links and using a wooden spoon, gently break up the meat into coarse pieces. Cook until deep golden brown. (You do not need to cook all the way because it will continue to cook in the oven.) Combine the sausage and the broccoli rabe and let cool slightly.

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