Grilled Eggplant Parmesan - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Eggplant Parmesan is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Grace Parisi This grilled-vegetable version of eggplant Parmesan, like the one Grace Parisi's Calabrian grandmother used to make, is much lighter than the fried kind.

Ingredients

1 large eggplant
4 large plum tomatoes
extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 c. green olives
2 tbsp. oil-packed Calabrian chiles or other hot chiles
1/4 c. basil
basil leaves
6 oz. Fontina cheese
Crusty bread

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and heat a grill pan. Brush eggplant and tomato slices with olive oil and season lightly with salt. Grill eggplant in batches over moderately high heat, turning once, until softened and lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Grill tomatoes, turning once, until lightly charred but still intact, about 2 minutes.
In a bowl, combine olives, chiles, and shredded basil. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In enter, arrange half of eggplant in a 9-inch square, overlapping slices slightly. Top with half of grilled tomatoes, olive mixture, and Fontina. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese.
Bake in center of oven for about 15 minutes, until bubbling and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with crusty bread. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Eggplant Parmesan good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Eggplant Parmesan 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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