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Eggplant Parm Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Eggplant Parm Dip
Servings: 6
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This Eggplant Parm Dip is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Rian Handler Everything you love about eggplant parm, now in dip form!

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1 head garlic, top sliced off
  • 1 c. marinara sauce
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan, divided
  • 1 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 c. packed, fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 4 slices low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1/4 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large French baguette, sliced and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  2. Prick eggplants all over and rub with olive oil. Drizzle garlic with olive oil and add to baking sheet. Bake until eggplant is soft and skin is blistered, and garlic is caramelized, 40-45 minutes.
  3. Split open eggplants and scoop out flesh. Discard skin. Squeeze out garlic and discard skin as well. Add to food processor along with tomato sauce, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and basil leaves. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture to medium baking dish and top with sliced mozzarella, remaining Parm, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Raise oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until cheese is bubbly and Panko is golden, 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  5. Garnish with more torn basil and serve with toasted french bread.

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 Eggplant Parm Dip recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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