This Keto Roti John is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 2480 calories, 104g protein, and 46g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Beef is a source of iron and zinc — two minerals often low in women with PCOS. Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400F. Follow the pizza base recipe for Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza, exclude the Italian Seasoning. Divide the dough into two. Shape each dough into a long bun, making sure both will fit on a large pan. Bake for about 30-40 minutes.
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While waiting, preheat a pan on medium heat. Add in 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil. Once melted, saute the diced Onion. Once the onion turns translucent, add in the chopped Garlic. After 1 minute, add in 1/4 tsp. Curry Powder and 1 tsp. Water. Let the curry powder cook for 2 minutes.
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Add in 4 tbsp. Ground Beef and cook until brown. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste. It should be cooked in such a way you would eat this on its own.
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When the buns are ready, remove the buns from the oven. Cool both buns on a cooling rack. The buns should deflate a bit.
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Once the buns become cool enough, slice them horizontally but not completely. Spread about 1/2 tbsp. of Unsalted Butter onto both buns.
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Toast the buttered side of the buns with a pan.
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In a mixing bowl, crack an egg. Add in about half of the cooked Ground Beef, 1 tbsp. each Green Onion and Cilantro. Season with a bit of Salt and Pepper. Mix well.
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Preheat a large pan on medium heat. Melt 1 tbsp. of Unsalted Butter. Than, add in the omelette mixture to the pan.
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Immediately cover the omelette with a bun.
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When the omelette is cooked (after about 2-3 minutes), flip and toast the bun side until brown.
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Remove from the pan and spread about 1 tbsp. of Mayonnaise and Reduced Sugar Ketchup (or any kinds of sauce) onto the omelette side. Garnish with some sliced Cucumber and Tomatoes, and Lettuce. Repeat steps 7-10 for the other bun.
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Fold the buns and serve while hot!
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 Keto Roti John contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Keto Roti John 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.
Why this Keto Roti John works for PCOS
With 104g of protein per serving (about 17% of calories), this Keto Roti John sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
The 46g of carbohydrates in this serving land in the moderate range that suits most PCOS phenotypes. If your dominant phenotype is adrenal PCOS (typically driven by cortisol rather than insulin), moderate carbs eaten alongside protein and fat usually feel better than very-low-carb eating, which can elevate cortisol.
Fat makes up about 77% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Keto Roti John that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Keto Roti John recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 2480 calories per serving with 104g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 65 minutes total. Prep time is 60 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 2480 calories, 104g protein (17%), 46g carbs, 213g fat. 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 Lunch. At 2480 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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