This Turkey and Polenta Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Dice zucchini. In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook zucchini until lightly browned and tender; remove to bowl.
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In same skillet in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook ground turkey, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt until turkey is browned and onion is tender.
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Stir stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water into turkey mixture; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat; stir in zucchini.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In 3-quart saucepan over high heat, heat milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 1/2 cups water to boiling. With wire whisk or fork, gradually stir in cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumping. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until polenta is very thick.
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Grease 13-inch by 9-inch glass baking dish. Spread half of polenta in baking dish; top with half of turkey mixture, then half of shredded cheese. Repeat. Bake casserole 20 minutes or until cheese on top is lightly browned.
Why this Turkey and Polenta Casserole works for PCOS
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Turkey and Polenta Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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