This Baked Couscous with Summer Squash and Herbs Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 °.
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Bring 1 cup chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in uncooked couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add squash, onions, basil, oregano, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until squash is tender. Set aside.
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Combine fontina and Parmigiano-Reggiano; set aside. Combine couscous, squash mixture, and half of cheese mixture in a large bowl; stir in remaining chicken broth, egg substitute, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese mixture. Bake at 400 ° for 35 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Why this Baked Couscous with Summer Squash and Herbs Recipe | MyRecipes works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Baked Couscous with Summer Squash and Herbs Recipe | MyRecipes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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 Baked Couscous with Summer Squash and Herbs Recipe | MyRecipes 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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