Red Cabbage and Apples - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Red Cabbage and Apples is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 128 calories, 2.36g protein, and 24.22g carbs per serving. Ready in 38 minutes. High in fiber (4.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp ground cardemon
- 1 tsp chervil
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tsp savory leaves
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 medium apples
- 1 head medium red cabbage
- 8 fl oz red wine
- 1/2 cup red juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Pell, core and chop up the apples (Granny Smith). Core and chop the red cabbage.
- Toss everything in a large pot or a crockpot and simmer until tender.
- Serve with cooked or grilled sausages.
- Note: tastes even better when reheated after a few days, but does not freeze well.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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. 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 Red Cabbage and Apples 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: Apples.
Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Red Cabbage and Apples recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 128 calories per serving with 2.36g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 38 minutes total. Prep time is 23 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 128 calories, 2.36g protein (7%), 24.22g carbs, 0.44g fat. Plus 4.9g 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 128 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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