Turkey Shepherd's Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Brown ground turkey meat and drain.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato soup, green beans, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and water.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place in a 9 x 13" pan.
- Prepare mashed potatoes. Spread evenly on top of meat mixture.
- 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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