Stuffed Mirlitons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Stuffed Mirlitons is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Also called chayote, mirlitons are a squash like fruit.

Ingredients

4 large mirlitons
1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1 1/4 cups refrigerated shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh chives

Instructions

Bring mirlitons and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan; boil 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch shell; chop pulp, and set shells aside.
Peel shrimp, and remove veins, if desired.
Sauté shrimp, onion, and next 3 ingredients in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove from heat. Stir in mirliton pulp, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and next 4 ingredients; stuff evenly into mirliton shells. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350 ° for 30 minutes. Garnish, if desired.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stuffed Mirlitons good for PCOS?

Yes, this Stuffed Mirlitons 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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