Turkey Shepherd's Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 12
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

227 Calories
19.01g Protein
17.62g Carbs
9.22g Fat
Delicious comfort food using ground turkey, hearty vegetables and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 cans green beans
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 3 cups diced potatoes
  • 8 oz low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Brown ground turkey meat and drain.
  2. Add tomato sauce, tomato soup, green beans, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and water.
  3. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place in a 9 x 13" pan.
  4. Prepare mashed potatoes. Spread evenly on top of meat mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and heat in oven on 350 °F (175 °C) until cheese is melted.

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 Turkey Shepherd's Pie contribute to your health goals:

  • Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 Turkey Shepherd's Pie 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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