Skillet Cauliflower Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsps flour
- 3 cups nonfat milk
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 head medium cauliflower
- 2 tbsps chopped chives
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Boil cauliflower (broken in 1" flowerettes) in 2 1/2 cups of milk and salt in an oven safe skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine breadcrumbs, 1/2 cups of cheese and olive oil and set aside.
- Whisk flour and remaining milk in a small bowl.
- Add flour mixture to cauliflower, stirring until thickened.
- Add remaining cheese, chives, mustard and peppers.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top and broil in oven until browned.
- Note: based on a recipe from eatingwell.
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 Skillet Cauliflower Gratin contribute to your health goals:
- Cauliflower: Contains compounds that help balance estrogen levels
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, 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 Skillet Cauliflower Gratin 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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