Lunch: PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Lunch - Eggplant Rollatini with Marinara

Grocery list: Eggplant, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, salt, and pepper. This recipe has a low GI, making it suitable for those with PCOS.

This PCOS-friendly Eggplant Rollatini with Marinara is a delicious and healthy Italian lunch recipe. It's packed with key nutrients like calcium, iron, and fiber, which are essential for managing PCOS. The eggplant is low in GI, helping to maintain blood sugar levels. This recipe is easy to prepare and offers a variety of flavors, making meal planning a breeze and providing emotional benefits such as empowerment and control.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Health benefits of PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Lunch - Eggplant Rollatini with Marinara

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 egg, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Slice the eggplant lengthwise into thin slices. 3. Grill the eggplant slices until tender. 4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. 5. Spread the cheese mixture on each eggplant slice, roll up and place in a baking dish. 6. Top with marinara sauce and bake for 25 minutes. 7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.