Butternut Squash Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Butternut Squash Gratin
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Butternut Squash Gratin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
This simple gratin makes use of sweet and bright butternut squash, perfect for a satisfying and seasonal fall or winter dish.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1/4 c. lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1/2 c. panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
  • 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt all over squash. In prepared baking dish, arrange squash in overlapping layers; pour broth into dish. Dot squash with the butter or margarine. Cover tightly with foil and bake 35 minutes, or until a knife pierces through squash with only slight resistance.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, oil, thyme, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well mixed.
  4. Uncover squash and sprinkle evenly with panko mixture. Bake, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Butternut Squash Gratin 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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