Baked Egg Rolls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 24 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 lb pork
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (210 °C). Brown pork and ginger until light brown.
- Add shredded carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts to pork mixture. Mix together. Add fish sauce and let mixture cool.
- Fill egg roll wrappers with 1 to 2 tbsp of mixture and roll. Place on baking sheet and lightly brush egg rolls with sesame oil.
- Cook for 6 minutes then turn to cook for additional 6 minutes. Do not over-brown.
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 Egg Rolls contribute to your health goals:
- Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Egg Rolls 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: Carrot.
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.
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