This Shrimp with Green Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 27g protein, and 14.24g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes. High in fiber (4.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In medium bowl pour olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, cilantro, juice from 1 lime, red onion, and 3 cloves of garlic, mix well.
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Clean, peel, and devein shrimp; place in premade mixture, marinate for 15-20 minutes.
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Wash and trim green beans. Place in steamer, steam on low for 10 minutes. Remove from steamer and place to the side.
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Chop almonds into small pieces and place in a medium skillet. Heat until golden add 1tbs olive oil, garlic, green beans, and red pepper flake, heat through and toss. Place on serving platter.
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Add shrimp to skillet over low-medium heat cook until pink. Pour cooked shrimp over green beans. Squeeze juice from 1 lime over top.
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 Shrimp with Green Beans contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Shrimp with Green Beans 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.
Why this Shrimp with Green Beans works for PCOS
With 27g of protein per serving (about 36% of calories), this Shrimp with Green Beans sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
At 14.24g of carbohydrates per serving, this Shrimp with Green Beans is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 48% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Almonds.
Almonds are a nutrient-packed snack that offers numerous benefits for individuals managing PCOS. These nuts are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes almonds particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Almonds have a low glycemic index, which means they have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insulin resistance and prevent the spikes and c...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp with Green Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 27g 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 65 minutes total. Prep time is 35 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 300 calories, 27g protein (36%), 14.24g carbs, 15.87g 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 Dinner. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 4 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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