Deconstructed Sweet Sausage Stuffed Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Deconstructed Sweet Sausage Stuffed Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sweet sausage ( pork or turkey) with fennel, cut from casings (6 links)
3 to 4 cloves garlic, sliced or grated
3 bell peppers, 2 green and 1 red field pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white or red wine
2 cups tomato sauce or tomato puree or passata
A few leaves fresh basil, torn
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
2 3/4 cups beef or chicken stock
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 tablespoons butter
About 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
A handful fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

In a drizzle of EVOO in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the sausage, but do not crumble to fine. Drain the browned sausage on paper towels. Add a couple of turns of EVOO to the pan. Then add the garlic, peppers and onions and cook to tender-crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir a minute. Next, stir in the wine and then the tomato sauce. Add the sausage and drippings back. Add a few leaves of torn basil. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer a few minutes to combine the flavors, and then cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
To serve, bring the stock to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook, about 17 minutes. Then stir in the butter and cheese and remove from the heat.
Serve the butter-and-cheese rice in shallow bowls topped with the sausage and peppers. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deconstructed Sweet Sausage Stuffed Peppers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Deconstructed Sweet Sausage Stuffed Peppers 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 4 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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