Cheesy Mexican Eggplant | PCOS Meal Planner

This Cheesy Mexican Eggplant is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Servings 6

2 eggplants (2 1/2 lb)
Nonstick spray
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
2 c. marinara sauce
1 bottle taco sauce
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 package shredded Mexican-blend cheese (2 cups)
1/3 c. Chopped cilantro
1 1/2 c. white rice

Instructions

You'll need a broiler pan with rack and a shallow 3-qt baking dish. Heat broiler.
Place half the eggplant on broiler rack, evenly coat with nonstick spray, then sprinkle with half the pepper. Broil 4 in. from heat 4 to 8 minutes per side until lightly browned and tender. Repeat with remaining eggplant and pepper.
Heat oven to 350 °F. In medium bowl, stir marinara and taco sauce with cumin.
Spread 1/2 cup sauce in baking dish. Line with half the eggplant. Spoon on 1 1/4 cups sauce; top with 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup cilantro. Repeat layering with remaining eggplant, sauce and cheese; cover with foil.
Bake 40 minutes or until bubbly. Meanwhile, make rice as package directs. Let eggplant rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining cilantro. Serve with rice.

Why this Cheesy Mexican Eggplant works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Cheesy Mexican Eggplant that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheesy Mexican Eggplant good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Mexican Eggplant recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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