Keto Vegan Zoodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Keto Vegan Zoodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 482 calories, 6g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 17 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (one per serving), sliced using a julienne peeler or vegetable spiralizer (800g / 1.8 lb / 28.2 oz)
- ½ cup Paleo Avocado Pesto (125g / 4.4 oz)
- 2 average avocados (400g / 14.2 oz)
- 1 cup kalamata or other types of olives, pitted (100g / 3.5 oz)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained, 4-6 halves (28g / 1 oz)
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil (28g / 1 oz)
- ¼ tsp salt or more to taste (I like pink Himalayan)
Instructions
- Using a spiralizer, create zucchini \noodles\". Chop the soft core of the zucchini and add it to the zoodles. If your zoodles tend to get mushy
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 Vegan Zoodles contribute to your health goals:
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Vegan Zoodles 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Keto Vegan Zoodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 482 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 17 minutes total. Prep time is 17 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 482 calories, 6g protein (5%), 20g carbs, 42g 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 Dinner. At 482 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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