Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Mushrooms - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Mushrooms is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 162 calories, 24.48g protein, and 1.46g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (0.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp apple juice
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 3 tsps fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 2 tbsps chopped onion
Instructions
- Slice pork into 8 crosswise pieces.
- Press each pork tenderloin slice to 1-inch thickness.
- Heat margarine in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork quickly, about 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat.
- Place cooked pork slices on serving plate, reserving drippings. Keep warm.
- Add mushrooms, onion, rosemary, celery salt, pepper and garlic to reserved drippings in skillet.
- Cook over low heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add sherry; stir to blend. Return pork slices to skillet; spoon mushroom mixture over slices. Cover and simmer 3-4 minutes.
- Place pork slices and mushrooms mixture on serving plate. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary and fresh mushrooms caps, if desired.
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 Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Mushrooms contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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 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 Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Mushrooms 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Mushrooms recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 162 calories per serving with 24.48g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 162 calories, 24.48g protein (60%), 1.46g carbs, 6.08g fat. Plus 0.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 162 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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