Herb Rub - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Herb Rub
Prep: 18 min
Cook: 5 min
Servings: 8
Sauce And Condiment

Nutrition per Serving

67 Calories
0.45g Protein
2.16g Carbs
6.65g Fat
Great for any lean meat, especially chicken or pork.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10 leaves 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.12 cup olive oil
  • 0.12 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. Wash and stem the basil and cilantro.
  2. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for about 1 minute.
  3. Rub on 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of your favorite lean meat and bake or grill until done.
  4. Note: This herb rub made the best chicken breast I've ever had!

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 Herb Rub contribute to your health goals:

  • 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Herb Rub 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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