Lunch: Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro These savory pastries make the perfect handheld lunch.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies

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 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large head broccoli, florets finely chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. heavy cream (for egg wash)
Flour, for rolling out dough

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and broccoli and cook until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in cream cheese and 1 cup cheddar until fully incorporated. Set aside while you roll out the puff pastry.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry dough until it’s about 1/8" thick. Use a small bowl (about 4" to 5 ” in diameter) as a stencil and trace the perimeter of the bowl with a paring knife to cut out circles. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of broccoli-cheddar mixture onto one half of each circle. Fold it in half so the other side covers the filling to create a semicircle. Press down around the edges to seal, then press the edges of the dough together with the back of a fork. Repeat process with remaining dough.
Place hand pies on baking sheets. Brush each pie with egg wash and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Cool for at least 10 minutes on baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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