Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 large red, yellow, orange, and/or green peppers
- 2 can chicken broth
- 1 1/2 c. bulgur
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 lb. lean (90%) ground beef
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2 c. fresh dill
- 2 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut 3/4-inch slice from top of each pepper; reserve tops, including stems. Remove seeds and ribs, and cut a thin slice from bottom of each pepper so they will stand upright.
- Arrange 4 peppers and their tops (separately) on same microwave-safe plate. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on High 4 minutes. With tongs, transfer tops to paper towel. Microwave peppers 4 to 5 minutes longer or until just tender. Invert peppers onto a double thickness of paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining peppers and tops.
- In microwave-safe large bowl, combine chicken broth and bulgur. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on High 12 to 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender, but still slightly chewy, and most of broth is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until onion begins to turn golden, stirring frequently. Remove 1/4 cup onion mixture and reserve. Add beef to remaining onion in skillet and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef with side of spoon. Remove skillet from heat.
- Into beef in skillet, stir bulgur, spinach, dill, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, and 3/4 cup feta. Fill peppers with bulgur mixture, using a generous cup for each; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta. Replace pepper tops.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wipe skillet clean. In same skillet, combine remaining crushed tomatoes, reserved onion mixture, salt, and coarsely ground black pepper; heat to boiling on medium-high, stirring occasionally.
- Divide tomato sauce evenly between two 2-quart shallow casseroles or 8" by 8" glass baking dishes. Place 4 peppers in each dish. Cover one dish with foil and bake 35 minutes or until peppers are hot. Prepare second dish for freezing (see Thawing and Reheating Tips).
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Peppers 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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