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Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens

4 servings
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This Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen This gooey, satisfying mac and cheese recipe uses mostly pantry staples and on-hand items, and also manages to sneak in a healthy serving of leafy greens — what's not to love?
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the chard during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and chard and return to the pot.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

  3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes; whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. Add the Cheddar and 1/2 cup of Muenster cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Add the pasta and chard and toss to combine.

  5. Heat broiler. Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2-quart broiler-proof baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Muenster and broil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Why this Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens 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.

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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