Parmesan Crusted Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Parmesan Crusted Zucchini is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 149 calories, 7.6g protein, and 7.2g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (2.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Parmesan Crusted Zucchini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 149 calories per serving with 7.6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 149 calories, 7.6g protein (20%), 7.2g carbs, 10.86g fat. Plus 2.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 149 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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