Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. white rice
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- kosher salt
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 c. chopped baby spinach
- 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Season with salt. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, then add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Add cooked rice and cheese and stir until cheesy. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze with lemon juice, and season with salt.
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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