Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 medium pie pumpkins (2-1/2 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, bouillon and curry powder to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and shallots for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Reduce heat; add the currants, broth, poultry seasoning, sage and marjoram. Return sausage to the pan. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in rice.
Wash pumpkins; cut a 3-in. circle around each stem. Remove tops and set aside. Remove and discard loose fibers; save seeds for another use. Prick inside each pumpkin with a fork; sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Stuff with sausage mixture; replace tops.
Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 45-50 minutes longer or until tender. Cut each pumpkin into four wedges to serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins Recipe 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 8 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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