Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 large acorn squash
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder

Instructions

Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 ° for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the rice, water and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until almost tender. Add apples; saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, walnuts, cream, vinegar, honey, ginger and curry.
Turn squash over; stuff with rice mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe 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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