Creamy Baked Polenta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Baked Polenta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 217 calories, 7.66g protein, and 27.02g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn grits polenta
- 2 oz lite jarlsberg cheese
- 1 g parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps butter
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Combine water and polenta and butter in casserole dish
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 40 minutes.
- Stir in jarlsberg cheese and return to oven for 10 minutes.
- Top with parmesan, if desired - it's good without it, too!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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. 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 Creamy Baked Polenta 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 Creamy Baked Polenta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 217 calories per serving with 7.66g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 50 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 217 calories, 7.66g protein (14%), 27.02g carbs, 8.33g fat. Plus 2g 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 Side Dish. At 217 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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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