Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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