Parmesan Pork Patties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz parmesan cheese wedge
- 2 tbsps leaves fresh basil, finely shredded
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp leaves dried oregano, crushed
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 large whole roma tomato
Instructions
- With a vegetable peeler, shave about half of the parmesan into thin strips; set aside.
- Finely shred remaining parmesan (should yield about 1/4 cup).
- In a large bowl combine ground pork, finely shredded parmesan, pepper, garlic salt, and oregano.
- Form mixture into four 3/4" thick patties.
- Pre-heat broiler. Place patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
- Broil 3 to 4" from heat for 12-14 minutes or until done and juices run clear, turning once halfway through broiling.
- Top each pattie with tomato slices and strips of parmesan. Broil 1 minute more.
- Top patties with basil.
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 Parmesan Pork Patties contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Parmesan Pork Patties 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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