Two Onion Delight - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Two Onion Delight is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 63 calories, 3.49g protein, and 7.31g carbs per serving. Ready in 21 minutes. High in fiber (0.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsps chopped chives
- 1 leek
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 oz shallots
- 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese, low fat
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 2 sliced shallots and white and light green part of leek, sliced.
- Continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add stock; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with cheese and chives.
- Note: based on recipe from You on a Diet.
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 Two Onion Delight contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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 Two Onion Delight 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 Two Onion Delight recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 63 calories per serving with 3.49g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 21 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 63 calories, 3.49g protein (22%), 7.31g carbs, 2.39g fat. Plus 0.6g 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 Soup. At 63 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 8 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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