Spicy Jalapeno Poppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- 5 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 medium Jalapeno Peppers
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Table Blend
- 8 slices Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Wash all of your jalapeno peppers (for this, I am using 8 peppers). Foil a baking sheet and remove the stems of your peppers.
- Slice each pepper in half, making sure that it is an even cut on each pepper.
- Using a spoon, scrape out all of the guts of the peppers. You can leave a few seeds inside for extra heat if you’d like.
- In a bowl, combine 5 oz. Cream Cheese, 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese, and spices of your choice. I used 1/4 tsp. Salt, 1/4 tsp. Pepper, and 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Table Blend.
- Pack the cream cheese mixture into each pepper, creating a mound that the other half will fit on top of.
- Press the other half of the peppers into the cream cheese mixture, closing the peppers up like they were never cut.
- Wrap each pepper in bacon, starting from the bottom and working your way up to the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bacon begins it crisp up and is cooked completely. Broil for additional 2-3 minutes to get a darker color and more crisp on the bacon.
- Serve up – I served with a saute of broccoli, red pepper, and celery in the leftover bacon fat from the baking sheet.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Spicy Jalapeno Poppers can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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