This Dijon Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato-Peach Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pork chops in a shallow glass baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Pour mixture over pork, turning to coat, and let sit 10 minutes.
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Place tomatoes, peaches, and basil in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle mixture over tomato-peach mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat an ovenproof grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes per side, then transfer pan to oven and finish cooking 6 to 8 minutes more or until the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F. Let rest 5 minutes.
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Serve pork chops with tomato-peach salad and garnished with basil.
Why this Dijon Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato-Peach Salad works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Dijon Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato-Peach Salad 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: Honey, Basil.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Dijon Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato-Peach Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly 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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