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Bacon-Caramelized Onion Gravy

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This Bacon-Caramelized Onion Gravy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston If your gravy doesn't have bacon in it, don't bother.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; crumble once cool. Reserve fat in skillet. Add onions and cook, stirring occassionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, 15 minutes.

  2. Add all but 1 tsp. crumbled bacon, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Add flour and stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to simmer. Cook, whisking often, until thick, about 10 minutes.

  4. Serve in a gravy boat garnished with remaining crumbled bacon.

Why this Bacon-Caramelized Onion Gravy works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Bacon-Caramelized Onion Gravy 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Bacon-Caramelized Onion Gravy 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. 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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