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Butternut Squash and Kale - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Butternut Squash and Kale
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Butternut Squash and Kale is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 whole Butternut Squash; Peeled, Seeded And Cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper To Taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder (more To Taste)
  • 1 bunch Kale, Leaves Torn, Stalks Discarded

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add squash and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook for several minutes, turning gently with a spatula, until squash is deep golden brown and tender (but not falling apart.) Remove to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and add in the kale. Toss it around with tongs and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the cooked squash and gently toss together.
  3. Serve as a side dish with chicken or beef, as a main veggie dish, or as a filling for quesadillas or sandwiches.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Butternut Squash and Kale 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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