Bulgur-Stuffed Mini Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Ann Taylor Pittman
In the heat of summer, you'll be thankful for this raw, fresh, crunchy appetizer you can easily make ahead for guests. To keep things raw, we "cooked" the bulgur with a simple soak, where the grain is covered with warm tap wa
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup uncooked bulgur
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
- 12 mini sweet peppers, halved
Instructions
- Combine 2/3 cup water and bulgur in a small bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, combine parsley and the next 8 ingredients (through cheese); stir in bulgur. Spoon about 1 tablespoon bulgur mixture into each pepper half.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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