Eggplant Parmigiana II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 unpeeled eggplant, sliced thin
- 2 large eggs
- 4 fl oz water
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 lb part skim milk ricotta cheese
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp basil
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1/3 tbsp parsley
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 second olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Whisk together 1 egg, water and salt.
- Thinly slice eggplant and dip in egg then bread crumbs.
- Place eggplant slices on cookie sheet spray with olive oil cooking spray (like Pam) and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 30 minutes.
- While eggplant is baking, mix ricotta, shredded mozzarella, parmesan, remaining seasonings and 1 egg together.
- Place 1/2 cup sauce in deep baking pan, then layer of cheese.
- Top with eggplant and sauce alternating ending with sauce.
- Cover tightly with aluminum bake on 350 °F for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until bubbly.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Eggplant Parmigiana II contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Eggplant Parmigiana II can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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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