Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 215 calories, 5.76g protein, and 29.3g carbs per serving. Ready in 37 minutes. High in fiber (3.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 bouillon cubes
- 6 sun dried tomato halves
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil, divided
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
- Coat bottom and sides of 11 x 7" glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Combine water, chicken bouillon cubes, cornmeal and salt in a large saucepot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until polenta pulls away from the sides of pot, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in diced sun dried tomatoes and remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pour into prepared dish and top with gorgonzola cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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 Polenta with Gorgonzola contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 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 Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola 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 Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 215 calories per serving with 5.76g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 37 minutes total. Prep time is 17 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 215 calories, 5.76g protein (11%), 29.3g carbs, 8.24g fat. Plus 3.1g 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 Side Dish. At 215 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 6 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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