Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Deborah Madison You could also layer sliced tomatoes in between the onion mixture and the squash and bake a few minutes longer.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion
1 cup sliced orange bell pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
2 1/2 ounces whole-wheat bread
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 °.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add wine, salt, and black pepper; cook 1 minute. Spread onion mixture in bottom of a shallow 2-quart broiler-proof baking dish. Arrange zucchini and squash slices in a single layer over onion mixture.
Place bread in a mini food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, breadcrumbs, oregano, and cheese in a bowl; sprinkle over squash mixture. Bake at 450 ° for 8 minutes. Preheat broiler to high (do not remove dish from oven). Broil 2 minutes or until browned. Drizzle with vinegar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin 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.

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