Butternut Squash Enchiladas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ butternut squash (about 2 pounds with skin on, seeds in)
- 1- 14.5 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8- 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced fresh tomato
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Mexican-style hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray.
- Fill baking pan with 1 inch of water. Lay butternut squash half, cut side down, in the pan and roast for 45 minutes.
- Remove the roasted squash from the skin, discarding skin and any seeds and place into a medium bowl.
- Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the black beans, ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), salt (optional) and black pepper to the roasted butternut squash. Mix well to incorporate.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Divide the squash mixture evenly among the 8 tortillas and fold to make an enchilada. Place seam side down in the baking pan coated with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato, garlic and hot sauce. Pour over the enchiladas and top with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Be sure that all ingredients you use are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Butternut Squash Enchiladas contribute to your health goals:
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Butternut Squash Enchiladas can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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