Lunch: Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes

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

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Broccoli-Cheese Calzones Recipe | MyRecipes

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 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

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