PCOS and Jicama (Mexican Turnip): A Nutritious Addition to Your Diet
Discover how jicama, a low-glycemic root vegetable, can benefit women with PCOS. Learn about its nutritional value and delicious ways to incorporate it into your diet.
Recipe by David Ricketts Casseroles are a delicious way to enjoy a number of fresh vegetables, and this zucchini version is no different. Layer your sliced veggies with mozzarella cheese in a casserole dish and serve with crusty Italian bread drizzled wi
This recipe includes superfoods such as:
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups sliced onion
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut Italian bread (about 6 ounces), toasted
2 (14.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
1 pound zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 (15.75-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup Red-Pepper Aioli
Preheat oven to 375 °.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut 2 bread slices into 1-inch cubes; set aside. Drain tomatoes in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; discard remaining liquid. Place tomatoes in a medium bowl. Stir in basil, thyme, pepper, and garlic.
Place 1/2 cup onion in the bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 2 bread slices, half of the remaining onion, half of the tomato mixture, half of the zucchini, and half of the cheese over onion in dish. Repeat layer; top with bread cubes. Pour 1/2 cup reserved tomato liquid and broth over casserole. Cover and bake at 375 ° for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole and bake an additional 25 minutes or until top begins to brown.
Spoon 2 cups casserole into each of 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon Red-Pepper Aioli.
Totals include Red-Pepper Aioli.
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
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Calories 0 kcal | ||
Fat 0 g | ||
Carbohydrate 0 g | ||
Protein 0 g |
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