Quince-and-Hazelnut Stuffing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Quince-and-Hazelnut Stuffing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 tablespoons hazelnuts
Cooking spray
3 cups diced cored peeled quince (about 3 quinces)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth, divided
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups (1/2-inch-thick) cubed French bread
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet. Bake nuts at 350 ° for 15 minutes, stirring once. Turn nuts out onto a towel. Roll up towel; rub off skins. Coarsely chop nuts, and set aside.
Place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add quince, and sprinkle with sugar. Cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently or until very brown. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until quince is tender and the liquid nearly evaporates. Add bell pepper, onion, poultry seasoning, and garlic; cook an additional 3 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; stir in 1/4 cup broth, bread cubes, hazelnuts, salt, and pepper. Spoon the quince mixture into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 ° for 30 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quince-and-Hazelnut Stuffing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quince-and-Hazelnut Stuffing 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 8 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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