Meatballs and Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Meatballs and Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can beef consomme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (1-ounce) slice whole-wheat bread
- 1 pound ground round
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg white
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
- While the peppers are cooking, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1/2 cup. Combine breadcrumbs, beef, and next 6 ingredients (beef though garlic) in a bowl, shaping mixture into 36 (1-inch) meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook for 10 minutes, browning on all sides.
- Combine flour and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add to bell pepper mixture in saucepan. Add meatballs; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the basil and vinegar. Remove bay leaf.
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 Meatballs and Peppers 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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