Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Hunt Freshen up your hump day with a juicy bone-in pork chop topped with a simple slaw.

Ingredients

1 lb. head cabbage, very thinly sliced
1 Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
Black pepper
4 Bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick (2 lbs. total)
2 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley, plus additional for garnish

Instructions

Combine cabbage, apple, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then let soften, tossing occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pork chops. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with fennel seeds and salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 140 degrees F, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve over the slaw and garnish with additional parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw good for PCOS?

Yes, this Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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