Stuffed Yellow Peppers with Spicy Swiss Chard and Scallion Pilaf - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Stuffed Yellow Peppers with Spicy Swiss Chard and Scallion Pilaf is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. short-grain (sushi) rice
- 3 c. water
- 3/4 lb. Swiss chard
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 medium scallions
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp. turmeric
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 medium tomato
- 2 tbsp. currants
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 yellow bell peppers (2 pounds)
- 1 c. vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, cover the rice with the water and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan and cook the rice over low heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add the Swiss chard and cook over high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the chard and let cool, then squeeze dry and coarsely chop.
- In the skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the scallions and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the turmeric, cumin, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomato and cook, stirring, until the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the currants and chopped Swiss chard, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and rice. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
- Cut the tops off the peppers and reserve. Scoop out the seeds and ribs. Spoon the rice filling into the peppers and replace the tops. Pour the broth into a shallow baking dish that will hold the peppers snugly. Stand the stuffed peppers in the broth. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender. Serve the stuffed peppers warm or at room temperature.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Stuffed Yellow Peppers with Spicy Swiss Chard and Scallion Pilaf 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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