Sichuan Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sichuan Sauce
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Servings: 4
Sauce And Condiment

Nutrition per Serving

12 Calories
0.27g Protein
1.26g Carbs
0.67g Fat
A sauce that can be used with chicken, shrimp and tofu.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. To prepare Sichuan sauce, whisk broth, tomato paste, rice wine vinegar (like Chinkiang), sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch and crushed red pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  2. Sauce can be prepared, covered and refrigerated for up to a week in advance.
  3. Note: Chinkiang is a dark, slightly sweet vinegar with a smoky flavor. It is available in many Asian specialty markets. If unavailable, balsamic vinegar is an acceptable substitute.

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 Sichuan Sauce contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
  • Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for PCOS

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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Sichuan Sauce 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.

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