PCOS Stuffed Eggplant - Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Stuffed Eggplant - Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Stuffed Eggplant - Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
45g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: Eggplants, quinoa, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper, canned tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh basil, olive oil. Low GI ingredients: Quinoa, eggplant, bell pepper, tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Cut eggplants in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside, leaving a shell about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth as per package instructions.
  3. Saute onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. Add diced eggplant and tomatoes, cook until eggplant is soft.
  4. Mix cooked quinoa with vegetable mixture, add feta cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff eggplant shells with quinoa mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until eggplants are soft.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. Eggplant, bell pepper, and tomatoes provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil and feta cheese can help reduce inflammation. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be personalized to your taste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Stuffed Eggplant - Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 40 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 45g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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