Eggplant Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ground basil
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp ground thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 peeled eggplant, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 16 oz stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large pot, spray with non stick spray. Sauté garlic, eggplant and mushrooms over medium heat until tender.
- Add stewed tomatoes, water and seasonings. Bring to boil.
- Turn down heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until desired consistency.
- Enjoy by itself or over brown rice or cooked spaghetti squash.
- Note: great for Fat Smash Phase 1.
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 Eggplant Stew contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Eggplant Stew 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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