Whole Wheat Tortillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt together. Add olive oil and water, mix until a smooth dough ball forms.
- Divide into 12 equal portions. Roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface until as thin as possible.
- Spray a medium sized skillet with olive or canola oil cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Place tortillas one at a time in the hot skillet. Cook just until brown spots start to form on the one side, then flip over and cook the other side. If bubbles begin to form, use a fork to puncture them.
- Serve immediately hot, or cool completely and store in an air tight container for up to a week, preferably in the refrigerator.
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 Whole Wheat Tortillas contribute to your health goals:
- 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. 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 Whole Wheat Tortillas 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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