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Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston Use up the rest of the Italian sausage, rice (so cheap!), rice, cheese, and spinach for this killer cheesy rice.

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

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage 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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