Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each)
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 °. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Lightly brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down. Bake 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in beans, cranberries, green onion, sage, lemon peel, lemon juice and the remaining oil and salt; spoon into squash. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Cranberries.
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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urina...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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