Baked Stuffed Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Baked Stuffed Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Bell peppers make a perfect vehicle for this hearty weeknight meal. The recipe calls for ground beef, but you could also use ground chicken or ground turkey.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (about 8 oz. each)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup cooked white rice
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °F; line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cut off stem end of each pepper, about 1/2 inch down, and use a tablespoon to scoop out seeds and membrane. If peppers don't sit upright, slice a sliver from bottom, being careful not to cut into the peppers, so they sit level while they bake.
Add peppers to pot and bring water back to a rapid boil. Cook until slightly softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
While peppers are cooking, warm 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring, until crumbled and no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves and rice. Stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. You should have about 4 cups filling.
Using tongs, remove peppers from water and drain, inverted, on paper towels. Pack each pepper with about 1 cup filling. Arrange peppers on baking sheet, sprinkle with bread crumbs and drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Bake until browned, about 15 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baked Stuffed Peppers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baked Stuffed Peppers 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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

Insulin-Balancing Buckwheat and Maca Powder Pancakes Anti-Inflammatory Collagen Golden Milk for PCOS PCOS Metabolic Support: Tallow-Roasted Pumpkin with Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Kefir Latte for PCOS PCOS-Supporting Kefir Coffee Smoothie Anti-Inflammatory Kefir Golden Milk for PCOS

Browse All Lunch Recipes