Butternut Squash, Kale, and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

This Butternut Squash, Kale, and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jessica Cox Mashing half of the beans provides creamy texture and helps to seal the quesadillas.

Ingredients

Servings 4

2 cups prechopped peeled butternut squash
6 tablespoons water
2 cups baby kale
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
6 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add squash and 6 tablespoons water; cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and stir in kale, oil, and salt; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place 1/2 cup beans in a bowl; mash. Add remaining 1/2 cup beans and squash; toss. Divide mixture among tortillas; top evenly with cheese. Fold each in half over filling. Coat tortillas with cooking spray.
Wipe skillet clean; return to medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas; cook 2 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butternut Squash, Kale, and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Butternut Squash, Kale, and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe | Myrecipes 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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