Eggplant Caprese Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 second olive oil cooking spray
- 6 leaves leave basil
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 unpeeled eggplant
- 1 medium whole tomato, sliced
- 4 oz nonfat mozzarella cheese slices
Instructions
- Slice eggplant to about 1/4" thickness. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let sit and drain in a colander or lay out on paper towels (to pull the moisture to the top which you can then dab off, otherwise you will end up with a soggy dish).
- Spray bottom of a baking dish with non-stick spray and place the eggplant in the dish, sides touching.
- Place a slice of the tomato on top of each slice of eggplant.
- Shred the basil and spread evenly across the tops.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over all the slices and then sprinkle the mozzarella (more or less to taste) across the slices.
- bake at 350 °F (150 °C) until edges or cheese are slightly brown, about 20 minutes.
- Note: a great way to get in some of those much needed and often neglected vegetables. The light and zesty flavor is summery and refreshing in the winter.
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 Eggplant Caprese Bake contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Eggplant Caprese Bake 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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