Vegetable Medley - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vegetable Medley is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 109 calories, 4.81g protein, and 11.34g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (4.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced yellow squash
- 1 cup sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Cut up vegetables in your preferred style.
- Add water and butter to sauce pan with vegetables.
- Let cook until soft.
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 Vegetable Medley contribute to your health goals:
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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. 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 Vegetable Medley 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 Vegetable Medley recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 109 calories per serving with 4.81g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes.
Per serving: 109 calories, 4.81g protein (18%), 11.34g carbs, 6.51g fat. Plus 4.4g 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 Side Dish. At 109 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. 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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