Vegan "Cheesy" Baked Fries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegan "Cheesy" Baked Fries
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 2
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

228 Calories
5.56g Protein
35.98g Carbs
7.22g Fat
Home made fries with a hint of cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium potatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 °F (230 °C).
  2. Julienne 2 potatoes into strips by first cutting off one side so that it lays flat and then cutting 1/4" cuts into the potato. Then flip 90 degrees and cut again at 1/4". Leave the skin on for more flavor
  3. Put into a bowl and cover with olive oil. Dredge fries. Make sure they are evenly coated.
  4. Add salt, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. Dredge again until they are all evenly coated.
  5. Place onto a baking sheet over parchment paper or aluminum foil and place into oven for 35 minutes.

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 Vegan "Cheesy" Baked Fries contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • 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, 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 Vegan "Cheesy" Baked Fries 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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