Baked Cod with Alfredo Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps butter oil
- 2 tbsps cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 16 fl oz heavy whipping cream
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- 6 fillets atlantic cod
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, stick of butter, cream cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Simmer on low heat for up to two hours (at least an hour if possible). Simmer and stir until sauce has thickend and parmesan and cream cheese has melted completely. If sauce seems too thin add a little more parmesan cheese. (Sauce can be made in a small crockpot as well).
- Place cod on a cookie sheet. Brush each piece of cod with the melted butter oil on both sides.
- Sprinkle the buttered fish with the garlic salt (or powder) to taste. Cover pan of fish with foil.
- Place cod in oven at 400 °F (200 °C) for about 45 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- To serve, place fish on a plate and generously spoon some Alfredo sauce on top of the fish.
- Serving suggestions: dish is great served with steamed broccoli or grilled zucchini and yellow squash.
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 Baked Cod with Alfredo Sauce contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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. 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 Baked Cod with Alfredo Sauce 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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