Shirataki Noodle Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shirataki Noodle Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 36 calories, 3.23g protein, and 7.1g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (1.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 15 oz shirataki noodles
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 drop liquid sucralose
- 4 cups organic chicken broth
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
Instructions
- Rinse noodles thoroughly, under running water while moving around to remove all package liquid.
- Add chicken broth to a pot.
- Add everything all at once, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings, adding salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh Thai basil or cilantro.
- Note: miracle noodles can be used instead of shirataki noodles
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 Shirataki Noodle Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- 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 Shirataki Noodle Soup 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shirataki Noodle Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 36 calories per serving with 3.23g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 36 calories, 3.23g protein (36%), 7.1g carbs, 0.05g fat. Plus 1.4g fiber. 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 Soup. At 36 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 3 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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