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Couscous Caps Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Couscous Caps Recipe
Servings: 20
Lunch

This Couscous Caps Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 20 large fresh mushrooms
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1/3 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop stems; set caps aside. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onions and chopped mushrooms until crisp-tender. Add 1/2 cup broth; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Add to onion mixture. Stir in 2 tablespoons cheese, mayonnaise, basil and tarragon. Stuff into mushroom caps.
  3. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375 ° for 10-15 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with paprika.

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

Yes, this Couscous Caps Recipe 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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