Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Radish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Spinach is loaded with iron, magnesium, and folate. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Mushroom is provide vitamin D and selenium.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
- *The Stuffed Pork*
- 2 lb. Pork Tenderloin
- 3 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp. Pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp. Thyme
- 2 tsp. Rosemary
- 1 lb. Ground Pork Sausage
- 6 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 3 oz. Spinach
- 1/2 tsp. Thyme
- 1/2 tsp. Rosemary
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- *The Roast Radish*
- 16 oz. Red Radish
- 4 tbsp. Duck Fat
- 1 tsp. Rosemary
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Start by butterflying the pork tenderloin. You can do this one of two ways. The first way is to run your knife about an inch away from the bottom of the tenderloin. Slowly “roll” it out as you would a carper. The other is to make 2 cuts. One cut one third of the way up from the bottom of the pork. Spread it out in half like shown in the picture, and then do the same for the thicker side.
- This should result in a long tenderloin that you can now season on both sides with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Slice the mushrooms and preheat oven to 400F.
- In a pan, start cooking the sausage over medium heat. Once the sausage starts to brown, break it up with a spatula and add the mushrooms, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemarty and extra seasonings you want.
- Add the spinach to the pan for wilt for a moment. Mix everything together so that it is all distributed evenly.
- Pour the mixture over the top of the tenderloin and spread out evenly.
- Roll the pork up from the smallest side to the largest side. Wrap with butchers netting or tie with twine and put into the oven. Cook this at 400F for 50-60 minutes or until thermometer reads 140F.
- In the mean time, slice all of your radish in half and place into a bag with duck fat, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Let this sit while the pork cooks.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove from the oven and turn oven to 450F. Wrap pork in foil to rest and roast radish for 30-35 minutes.
- Serve up with your favorite fatty side! My favorite to accompany this would be creamed spinach.
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 Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Radish contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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 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 Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Radish 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: Spinach.
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