Cheesy Stuffed Eggplants - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Cheesy Stuffed Eggplants is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia This vegetarian main dish easily becomes a complete meal when you add a simple side salad or some sauteed greens.

Ingredients

1/3 c. bulgur wheat
1 c. vegetable broth or water
4 small eggplants
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 c. diced onion
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. finely diced zucchini
1 pt. halved grape tomatoes
.67 c. roughly chopped walnut pieces
1 1/2 tsp. garlic paste
1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
3/4 c. diced fresh mozzarella

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Combine bulgur and broth in a 1-quart glass measuring cup or bowl; microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes, until most of the broth has been absorbed. Drain bulgur in a sieve; transfer to a bowl.
Meanwhile, halve eggplants lengthwise. Using a paring knife, cut and scoop out flesh and seeds, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick edge inside the shells. Drop eggplant shells in boiling water; simmer 4 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork. Drain in a colander. Chop scooped-out eggplant flesh into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat the broiler.
Spray rack of broiler pan with olive oil cooking spray. Pat shells dry with paper towels and arrange them cut side up on rack; spray shells with cooking spray. Broil 5 minutes, until tender and remove broiler pan to stove top. Turn oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, eggplant pieces, and 1 teaspoon of the salt for 6 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Add zucchini, tomatoes, walnuts, and garlic paste. Sauté, tossing frequently, 4 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add mixture to bulgur. Stir in basil, remaining salt, and ground pepper. Cool slightly, then stir in 1/2 cup of the mozzarella.
Spoon filling into eggplant shells. Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes until heated through and browned on top.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheesy Stuffed Eggplants good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Stuffed Eggplants 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 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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