Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Marinara - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Marinara is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers
1 large Fresno chile pepper or Holland chile pepper
1 large head garlic
Sprig fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
1 medium-large firm eggplant
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing eggplant
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
2 fresh basil leaves, torn
Sprig fresh oregano, leaves picked and finely chopped
1 pound long fusilli pasta
Grated Pecorino cheese
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and chopped

Instructions

Char the skins of sweet and hot peppers to black under a broiler with oven door slightly ajar, to prevent steam build up or place directly over stovetop flame. Cover the charred peppers and cool, peel, and seed. Reserve.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Cut head garlic to expose the cloves, dress in extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Press the garlic into the chopped rosemary and coat the cut cloves. Wrap the garlic up in foil and roast 40 to 45 minutes, until soft but still moist.
Halve the eggplant lengthwise and brush with extra-virgin olive oil. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper and place cut-side down on baking sheet and roast to very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the eggplant until easy to handle, then scoop the flesh away from skins and add to a food processor with roasted garlic and roasted sweet and hot peppers, then puree.
In saucepan, heat the stock and tomatoes. If the tomatoes are whole, break them up. Stir in the eggplant-pepper mixture and add basil and oregano, salt, and pepper, to taste.
Simmer sauce to combine flavors then cool and store for make-ahead meal.
Reheat over medium heat.
Boil long, curly pasta in salted water to al dente, toss the pasta with sauce and serve with cheese and a sprinkle fresh parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Marinara good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Marinara 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 4 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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