PCOS Friendly Nachos - Bell Pepper Nachos with Ground Turkey and Guacamole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
450
Calories
30g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Grocery List: Bell peppers, ground turkey, shredded cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of bell peppers instead of high GI chips.
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers (US: 2, Metric: 2)
- 1/2 pound ground turkey (US: 0.5 lb, Metric: 227 g)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (US: 0.5 cup, Metric: 113 g)
- 1/2 cup guacamole (US: 0.5 cup, Metric: 118 ml)
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (US: 0.25 cup, Metric: 59 ml)
- 1/4 cup diced onions (US: 0.25 cup, Metric: 59 ml)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (US: 0.25 cup, Metric: 59 ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (US: 1 tbsp, Metric: 15 ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cut bell peppers into nacho-sized pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook ground turkey until browned.
- Season turkey with salt and pepper.
- Distribute cooked turkey evenly over bell pepper 'nachos'.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top with guacamole, diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro before serving.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is a great source of lean protein from the ground turkey and healthy fats from the guacamole. The bell peppers provide a low GI alternative to traditional chips, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The high fiber content aids in digestion and the high vitamin C content boosts the immune system. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, providing a sense of control and empowerment over your diet.
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