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Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston Zucchini boats stuffed with sausage and breadcrumbs is the bomb low-carb dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 links chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 c. shredded fontina
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides into a large bowl.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken sausage and cook until seared, 6 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl and add breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup mozzarella, fontina, garlic, and basil.
  4. Spoon mixture into zucchini and top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
  5. Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese golden, 15 minutes.

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

Yes, this Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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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