Grilled Veggie Tortilla Wraps Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add zucchini, yellow squash and red pepper. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning once.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and pesto; set aside. Drain and discard marinade. Place vegetables in a grill basket or disposable foil pan with slits cut in the bottom. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender.
- Spread reserved pesto cream cheese over tortillas; top with vegetables. Fold sides over filling. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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