Brochettes de Poisson - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic, dried
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tsps fresh wild thyme
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 8 slices, medium onion
- 1/4 cup sliced green pepper
- 200 g mixed fish fillets
Instructions
- Cut the fish fillets (assorted, like salmon, pollock, whiting, tuna) into cubes and put them on skewers, with a layer of green pepper and onion in between each kind of fish.
- Crush the fresh wild thyme in a small bowl, and add the olive oil and spices. Whisk to mix.
- Drizzle the seasoned oil over the fish brochettes and let marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Cook on the barbecue or under the broiler in the oven until slightly browned and the fish is done.
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 Brochettes de Poisson contribute to your health goals:
- Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Brochettes de Poisson 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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