Dinner: PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

Grocery list: Large eggplant, marinara sauce, vegan mozzarella cheese, vegan parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. This recipe has a low GI, as eggplant has a GI of 15, and whole grain breadcrumbs have a GI of 51.

This Vegan Eggplant Parmesan is a perfect PCOS-friendly meal. It's rich in fiber from the eggplant and whole grain breadcrumbs, which can help manage blood sugar levels. The vegan cheese provides calcium, important for bone health. The marinara sauce is a good source of vitamin C, which aids iron absorption. This meal is also high in potassium, beneficial for heart health. Enjoy this delicious, easy-to-make meal that supports your journey with PCOS.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

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Ingredients

1 large eggplant (US: 1.5 lbs, Metric: 680g), 2 cups marinara sauce (US: 16 oz, Metric: 450g), 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese (US: 8 oz, Metric: 225g), 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese (US: 4 oz, Metric: 113g), 1 cup breadcrumbs (US: 8 oz, Metric: 225g), 1 tsp dried oregano (US: 0.17 oz, Metric: 5g), 1 tsp dried basil (US: 0.17 oz, Metric: 5g), salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). 2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds. 3. Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. 4. Dip each eggplant slice into the breadcrumbs, making sure both sides are fully coated. 5. Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet. 6. Bake for 20 minutes. 7. Remove from oven and top each slice with marinara sauce, vegan mozzarella, and vegan parmesan. 8. Sprinkle with oregano and basil. 9. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 10. Serve hot.

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