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Vegetable Tortilla Stack Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegetable Tortilla Stack Recipe
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Minced fresh cilantro, sliced ripe olives, sour cream and additional picante sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in picante sauce; set aside. Meanwhile, cook frozen vegetables according to package directions; drain. Cool slightly; coarsely chop vegetables.
  2. Place two tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread each with 1/3 cup refried beans and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the pepper mixture. Top each with another tortilla. Spoon 1-1/2 cups vegetables over each tortilla and sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese. Top the last two tortillas with remaining beans and pepper mixture; place one on each stack. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  3. Bake at 375 ° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro and olives. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and picante sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...

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