Baked Grits Wedges with Flax - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Grits Wedges with Flax is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 140 calories, 5.03g protein, and 14.98g carbs per serving. Ready in 29 minutes. High in fiber (3.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp or 1 packet prepared mustard
- 3/4 cup grits
- 3 tbsps chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup whole flax seeds
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil then add grits.
- Reduce heat, cook grits 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese, onions, mustard and ground flax seeds.
- You can grind the flax if you prefer to get a whole tablespoon per serving.
- Pour into 9-10" pie pan, lightly coated with cooking oil spray. Cover and chill till firm.
- Cut into 8 slices and arrange on baking pan lightly coated with cooking oil spray.
- Broil 8-10 minutes or until golden.
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 Grits Wedges with Flax contribute to your health goals:
- 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. 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 Grits Wedges with Flax 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Grits Wedges with Flax recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 140 calories per serving with 5.03g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 29 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes and cook time is 17 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 140 calories, 5.03g protein (14%), 14.98g carbs, 6.96g fat. Plus 3.2g 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 Appetizer. At 140 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. 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 8 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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