Mustard Crusted Steak - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mustard Crusted Steak is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 294 calories, 38g protein, and 2.07g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (0.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp ground dry mustard
- 0.12 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 24 oz top round steak
Instructions
- Heat oven to broil.,Heat oven to broil.
- Whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Line a broiler pan with foil and place steak on top. Coat evenly with mustard mixture and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Broil steak to desired level (4 minutes per side for medium rare).
- Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Thinly sliced meat will be especially tender.
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 Mustard Crusted Steak contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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 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 Mustard Crusted Steak 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 Mustard Crusted Steak recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 294 calories per serving with 38g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 294 calories, 38g protein (52%), 2.07g carbs, 13.86g fat. Plus 0.4g 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 294 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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