Garlic Simmer Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp dry ginger
- 2 tbsps peanut oil
- 1 tsp sriracha (chili sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (tamari)
- 2 1/2 oz mirin (rice wine)
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together well.
- Use as a marinade for tofu or chicken. Add to wok and stir-fry with vegetables.
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 Garlic Simmer Sauce contribute to your health goals:
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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 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 Garlic Simmer 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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