This Joy's Turkey Meatballs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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My mom makes a mean meatball, and just the smell of them simmering away brings me back to my childhood home in Tappan, New York. My version uses lean ground turkey and egg whites to keep things light, and comes loaded with the classic flavors of Parmesan, onion and garlic, plus a little minced carrot for extra sweetness and nutrition. Instead of refined white bread crumbs, I use whole-grain oats as my binder. My mom taught me that the trick to super-moist meatballs is cooking them directly in the sauce.
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Prepare or bring store-brought sauce to a gentle simmer in a 5-qt saucepan.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the onion, carrot, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
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Add the ground turkey, egg whites and oats. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.
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Shape the meat mixture into approximately 20 meatballs, about 1 1/2 in. in diameter.
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Carefully place all the meatballs in the marinara sauce. Do not stir; stirring will cause the meatballs to break apart. Don't worry if some of the meatballs are not completely submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
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Remove the lid and gently stir the meatballs to thoroughly coat them with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes.
Why this Joy's Turkey Meatballs works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Joy's Turkey Meatballs 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: Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Joy's Turkey Meatballs 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.
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