Taking a classic spin on a stuffed pepper and making it a bit more PCOS friendly. Did you know beans and legumes are great natural sources of inositol? Check out this stuffed pepper which decreases the carb content, increases natural inositol consumption and doesn't skimp on flavor.
At a Glance:
Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Lentil and Beef Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are usually heavy in rice and light on flavor, in my humble opinion. They are a great way to put all the dinner things in one simple dish though. You can make the insides of the pepper mixture when you prep meals out and stuff the peppers and bake to make an easy weeknight meal.
Why This Recipe Works for Blood Sugar Balance
Lentils provide fiber and protein along with their carbohydrate content. Subbing lentils for some fo the amount of rice you will typically find in stuffed peppers increases the protein to net carb ratio and makes this meal ultra PCOS friendly. We have also increased the typical amount of ground meat in the recipe to help improve protein content.
Why This Recipe Works in Your Kitchen
Making sure the meat, rice and lentils are all well cooked before stuffing the peppers and allowing the seasoning to incorporate evenly helps with uniform flavor and proper textures in the finished product.