Vegetarian Patties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable skallops
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 medium eggs
- 4 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 medium celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
Instructions
- Saute onion and celery in olive oil.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except for the butter, and mix well.
- Shape into patties, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Brush patties with half the butter.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 30 minutes, turning halfway through and coating the other side with the butter.
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 Vegetarian Patties contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 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 Vegetarian 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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