Veggie Mac-and-Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Name: Veggie Mac-and-Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Cuisine: PCOS-Friendly
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli; 1 cup diced yellow squash; 1/2 cup diced carrots; 1 small purple onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced; 1 (16-ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Romano cheese

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 cup diced yellow squash 1/2 cup diced carrots 1 small purple onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced 1 (16-ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Romano cheese

Instructions

Cook macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and set aside. Sauté broccoli and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add macaroni, bell pepper, and next 5 ingredients, stirring until blended. Stir in beaten eggs. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Romano cheese. Bake, covered, at 350 ° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 20 more minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...

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