Feta Stuffed Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large green onion
- 2 medium zucchini
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly grease an ovenproof dish.
- With a small knife, cut around the zucchini, leaving a rim. Cross hatch the center, then scoop out with a grapefruit knife. (I tried a small spoon and a small knife, it was do-able but trickier.)
- In a small skillet, melt the butter until shimmery.
- Add the zucchini scoopings, scallion and garlic and sauté until soft.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in the flour, feta and cooked zucchini.
- Stuff the zucchini boats. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then brown slightly under the broiler.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Feta Stuffed Zucchini contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Feta Stuffed Zucchini can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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