Turkey Mini Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pepper
- 5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl mix all ingredients together well, except the olive oil.
- In a medium sized pan heat the olive oil.
- Once the olive oil is hot, drop in small sized meatballs and cook until brown on all sides.
- Cook meatballs in 2 to 3 batches.
- Eat alone or with a marinara sauce.
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 Turkey Mini Meatballs contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 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 Turkey Mini Meatballs 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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