Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

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This Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Cynthia Graubart Stuff zucchini shells with Lady Peas, onion, mushrooms, and tomato and top with bread crumbs and cheese for a colorful appetizer.

Ingredients

8 medium-size zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked Lady Peas
4 ounces chopped fresh mushrooms
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup (4 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup Japanese breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop pulp into a bowl, leaving 1/4-inch shells intact. Chop pulp. Microwave zucchini shells in a microwave-safe dish covered with plastic wrap at HIGH 4 minutes; transfer to a foil-lined jelly-roll pan.
Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium heat; add chopped zucchini pulp, onion, next 4 ingredients, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in basil and 3/4 cup cheese.
Divide mixture among shells. Stir together breadcrumbs, melted 1 Tbsp. butter, and remaining cheese, salt, and pepper; sprinkle over stuffed shells.
Bake at 375 ° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

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

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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