Egg Stuffed Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Egg Stuffed Zucchini
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Egg Stuffed Zucchini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by galyha This is my husband's all-time favorite recipe! Garnish with parsley sprigs if desired.

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Scoop pulp out of zucchini halves, leaving a 1/4-inch border, using a spoon. Chop pulp and set aside.
  2. Place zucchini shells, cut-side down, in a large skillet; pour in water. Cover skillet and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until zucchini are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain water from skillet and turn zucchini shells over in the skillet and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Heat margarine in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini pulp and tomato in the melted margarine until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir eggs, walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and basil into tomato mixture; cook, lifting thickened portions with spatula to let uncooked portions of egg flow to bottom, until eggs are set but still moist, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Spoon egg mixture into zucchini shells. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over egg mixture and cover skillet. Cook over low heat until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Egg Stuffed Zucchini 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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