Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 394 calories, 48.36g protein, and 6.74g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 3/4 oz dry brown gravy
- 2 lbs pork loin
- 1 stalk small celery
- 1/2 slice, thin onion
- 16 fl oz red wine
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Place pork in a 9x13" baking dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- When done baking, remove meat from baking dish and place on a serving platter.
- Pour gravy packet mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened.
- Slice meat, and cover with gravy.
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 Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy contribute to your health goals:
- 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy 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 Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 394 calories per serving with 48.36g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 394 calories, 48.36g protein (49%), 6.74g carbs, 8.26g fat. Plus 0.2g 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 Dinner. At 394 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 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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