Cheesy Stuffed Peppers with White Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen
If you're pressed for time, prep the peppers and store them in the fridge for up to three days. When ready to serve, bake them, covered, adding about 10 minutes to the listed cook time.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 package fresh spinach
- 1 can small white beans
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz. part-skim mozzarella
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan (1 oz)
- 1 c. marinara sauce
Instructions
- Heat broiler. Cut the peppers in half through the stem and discard the seeds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the peppers with 1 Tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Arrange cut-side down and broil for 3 minutes. Turn and broil until beginning to soften, 3 minutes more. Pour off any accumulated liquid. Reduce the oven temperature to 425 °F.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper to the skillet and cook, tossing, until beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in the beans and lemon juice, then the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Spread the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-in. baking dish. Dividing evenly, fill the peppers with the bean mixture (about 1/2 cup each), then place on top of the sauce in the baking dish. Bake until the peppers are tender and the cheese has melted, 4 to 6 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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