Continental Zucchini Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Continental Zucchini Recipe
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound zucchini (about 3 small), cubed
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute zucchini and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pimientos, corn, salt if desired and lemon-pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and heat until cheese is melted.

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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