Stuffed Peppers Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Stuffed Peppers Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups long-grain brown rice
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper
- 5 large bell peppers, any color, 1 seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 15-oz. can stewed tomatoes, drained, chopped
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced, optional
Instructions
- Stir rice into 6 cups of boiling water. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Divide rice among 3 bowls. Cover 2 bowls; chill for Chicken Fried Rice and Rice and Bean Burritos. Toss chickpeas into remaining rice.
- Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Halve 4 bell peppers lengthwise, core and seed. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove; invert on towels to drain.
- In a skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper, diced bell pepper and zucchini; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and sauté 2 minutes; toss with rice mixture. Add half of mozzarella, if using.
- Place peppers in a baking dish. Divide filling among peppers. Cover with foil; bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove foil. Top with remaining cheese, if using; bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Stuffed Peppers Recipe | Myrecipes 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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