Cheesy Garden Casserole | PCOS Meal Planner

This Cheesy Garden Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A tomato casserole layered with cheese and onions and topped with bread crumbs to keep things interesting.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large Vidalia onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/12 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup bread crumbs, made from stale bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing baking dish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °.
Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish with butter. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until golden and soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Layer half of the tomatoes in the baking dish and top with half the onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, half the black pepper, half the oregano and half the cheddar. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes, onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, oregano and cheddar.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake the casserole until the top is golden brown and the tomatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Why this Cheesy Garden Casserole works for PCOS

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheesy Garden Casserole good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Garden Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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