This Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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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.
Why this Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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
Yes, this Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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