Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-fat (1%) milk, heated
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese
- 7 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, well drained on paper towel
- 1 cup fresh whole-grain bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and milk and bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Boil, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and 2 tablespoons romano. Stir in broccoli and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.
- Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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