Parmesan Crusted Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 medium zucchini squash
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice zucchini lengthwise in to 1/2" slices. Leave skin on the zucchini (you can also use summer squash).
- Coat shallow cookie sheet with olive oil (or use cooking spay).
- Lay the zucchini slices next to each other on the cookie sheet. Be sure not to overlap the slices.
- Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and pepper to taste (or sprinkle a little basil for extra flavor).
- Place in broiler about 4" from the element and watching closely allow the zucchini to turn a nice brown. Takes about 6 minutes (don't be afraid to brown zucchini pretty good, just not black!).
- Pull out zucchini and sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese on top.
- Place back in broiler for 1 to 2 mintes, just enough to brown the parmesan cheese and make it crusty, but do not burn.
- Scoop out on to plate and serve.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Parmesan Crusted Zucchini contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Parmesan Crusted Zucchini can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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