Spiced Pork Kebabs with Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yogurt, low fat
- 2 tsps garam masala
- 2 oz mayonnaise, extra light
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 lime wedges
- 18 oz lean pork, cut in cubes
- 2 sprigs coriander leaves
- 1 large yellow pepper, diced
- 12 oz brown rice, cooked
Instructions
- Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, garam masala and zest and juice of lemon in a bowl.
- Stir in the meat and leave to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Thread meat onto skewers and cook on the barbecue or under a hot grill for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Serve with lime wedges, coriander, salad and rice.
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 Spiced Pork Kebabs with Rice contribute to your health goals:
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances 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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Spiced Pork Kebabs with Rice 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Brown Rice.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplement...
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