Meat, Bulgur, and Rice Dolmades Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Meat, Bulgur, and Rice Dolmades Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Once the grape leaves are rolled, they're braised in broth and lemon juice. Their fragrant, slightly tart taste adds flavor to the broth, which is thickened with cornstarch to form a dipping sauce for the dolmades. They make great appetizers. Look for gra

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped fennel (about 1 bulb)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1/2 pound ground round
2 tablespoons uncooked medium-grain rice
2 tablespoons uncooked bulgur
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large tomato, cored and cut in half crosswise (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or dash of crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
30 bottled large grape leaves
Cooking spray
1 (15.75-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill
Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor, and process until minced. Combine the fennel mixture with beef, rice, bulgur, and oil. Grate tomato halves over mixture; discard skin. Sprinkle beef mixture with pepper and salt; stir to combine.
Rinse grape leaves under cold water; drain and pat dry with paper towels. Remove stems, and discard. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of beef mixture onto the center of each grape leaf. Bring 2 opposite points of leaf to center, and fold over filling. Beginning at 1 short side, roll up leaf tightly, jelly-roll fashion. Repeat procedure with remaining grape leaves.
Place stuffed grape leaves close together, seam sides down, in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray. Add broth and juice; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Carefully remove dolmades from pan. Combine cornstarch and water. Stir cornstarch mixture into broth; bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Stir in dill. Serve with dolmades. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meat, Bulgur, and Rice Dolmades Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Meat, Bulgur, and Rice Dolmades Recipe | MyRecipes 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 6 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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