Traditional Meatloaf - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
Instructions
- Dice onions and peppers and add to pork and ground beef mixture in a large mixing bowl. Pre-heat oven to 400° F (200° C).
- Drain juice from canned tomatoes and set aside.
- Add 3/4 of the can of crushed tomatoes to the meat mixture. Add egg and combine all ingredients. Season to taste.
- Spray baking pan (with raised edges) with cooking spray (like Pam) and shape mixture into a loaf. Make a dent or well in top of loaf.
- Bake meatloaf in oven for about 30 minutes. While meatloaf is baking wisk together tomato juice and ketchup and set aside.
- After 30 minutes, remove meatloaf and add the remainingg crushed tomatoes to the top of meatloaf and coat with half the tomato/ketchup mixture and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Drizzle remaining tomato/ketchup mixture and return to oven until finished (about 15 more minutes).
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 Traditional Meatloaf contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Traditional Meatloaf 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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