Stuffed Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 6 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground veal
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- Main Ingredient: Veal, Pork, Zucchini
- Meal Part: Side Dish
- Meal Type: Dinner
- Occasions: Thanksgiving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with heavy-duty foil.
- Use a spoon to remove the pulp from the center of each zucchini half to create a boat, then add the pulp to a medium mixing bowl. Combine the pulp with the pork, veal, Parmesan, parsley, crushed red pepper, egg yolk, onions and some salt and pepper.
- Place the zucchini halves on the prepared sheet tray hollowed-side up, then drizzle lightly with olive oil. Fill with the stuffing and top with the lemon zest. Bake until the zucchini are tender, about 45 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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