GRAIN FREE MAC AND CHEESE - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This GRAIN FREE MAC AND CHEESE is a PCOS-friendly recipe. Ready in 65 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Onion is contain quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of creme fraiche
- ½ cup of half and half
- 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 lb of Jicama, cut into ¼ x ¼ x 1 pieces
- ½ cup of minced onion
- 3 cups of shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add the creme fraiche, half and half, sea salt, black pepper and yellow mustard.
- Mix until combined.
- Next add in the onion and jicama and coat well.
- Lastly add in the shredded cheese and combine until well blended.
- Scoop the mixture into a small greased baking pan and bake in your oven at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
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 GRAIN FREE MAC AND CHEESE contribute to your health goals:
- 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 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 GRAIN FREE MAC AND CHEESE 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 GRAIN FREE MAC AND CHEESE recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 65 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 50 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly 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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