Chinese Omelet - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chinese Omelet
Prep: 17 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 4
Breakfast

Nutrition per Serving

100 Calories
14.48g Protein
9.3g Carbs
0.63g Fat
Baked omelet with onions and corn.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 medium scallion

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion in to very small pieces.
  2. Mix egg whites, corn and onions in a bowl.
  3. Spray a small pan with non-stick spray.
  4. Pour ingredients in to the pan and add salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic power.
  5. Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) until brown on top.

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 Chinese Omelet contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • 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 Chinese Omelet 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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