Eggplant and Rapini Meatball Subs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Eggplant and Rapini Meatball Subs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This grown-up, flavorful version of a classic meatball sub comes from blogger Rachel Rappaport of Coconut and Lime.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1/3 c. breadcrumbs
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan
1 tbsp. minced basil
1 tbsp. minced Italian parsley
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 egg
Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium sized bowl, add all of the meatball ingredients. With a gentle hand, combine all ingredients and form into 1- to 2-inch meatballs. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, place egg for the eggplant into a shallow bowl. Then mix together the matzo meal and the parsley in a second shallow bowl. Coat both sides of each eggplant slice in egg, then dip both sides in the matzo meal. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet. I suggest coating all of the slices and stacking them on a plate so they are ready for frying before you fry your first batch. Fry each slice in the hot oil, about 3 minutes on each side, until golden.
Heat olive oil in medium sized pan and saute the rapini, garlic, and shallot.
Whisk together the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until use.
Assemble sandwiches by spreading sauce on one side of the inner surface of each roll. Distribute fried eggplant slices, meatballs, and rapini equally between each sandwich. Serve immediately.

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 Eggplant and Rapini Meatball Subs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Eggplant and Rapini Meatball Subs 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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