Zucchini "Noodles" With Eggplant and Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Zucchini "Noodles" With Eggplant and Tomatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 1/4 pounds), spiralized or cut into matchsticks
- 2 medium yellow squash (about 1 1/4 pounds), spiralized or cut into matchsticks
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup (packed) basil leaves, chopped, divided
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 large long Chinese eggplants (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/4" slices on the bias
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, divided
- 1/4 cup pitted cured black olives, halved, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place zucchini and squash in a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. salt and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes, then shake in strainer, pressing gently, to remove any excess liquid.
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, honey, pepper, 1/2 cup basil, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic until it begins to sizzle and turn golden brown, 5 –7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with dressing. Increase heat to medium-high, add eggplant and 1 cup tomatoes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is browned and cooked through and tomatoes begin to burst, about 6 –8 minutes. Season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and transfer to bowl with dressing.
- Cut remaining 1 cup tomatoes in half lengthwise and add to bowl with dressing. Add zucchini and squash; gently toss to combine. Add 3 Tbsp. olives and 2 Tbsp. basil, then transfer with tongs to a platter, letting extra liquid drain and remain in bowl. Lay mozzarella on 1 end of platter and drizzle with oil. Top dish with remaining 2 Tbsp. basil and 1 Tbsp. olives.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Zucchini "Noodles" With Eggplant and Tomatoes 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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