Vegetarian Patties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vegetarian Patties is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 116 calories, 8.4g protein, and 2.54g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (1.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vegetarian Patties recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 116 calories per serving with 8.4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 14 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 116 calories, 8.4g protein (29%), 2.54g carbs, 8.29g fat. Plus 1.1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 116 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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 14 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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