Cauliflower Au Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cauliflower Au Gratin
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 6
Side Dish

Nutrition per Serving

211 Calories
6.9g Protein
6.01g Carbs
18.44g Fat
Delightful cauliflower baked in a cheese sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 head medium cauliflower
  • 4 tbsps butter
  • 1/2 cup fluid heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 dash salt

Instructions

  1. Clean and steam cauliflower until tender (about 6-10 minutes).
  2. Strain and add milk and butter into mixing bowl. Mix like mashed potatoes.
  3. Stir in beaten egg and parmesan cheese.
  4. Put into loaf pan and bake on 350° F (180° C) for about 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  5. Remove and serve.

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 Cauliflower Au Gratin contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Cauliflower: Contains compounds that help balance estrogen levels

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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). 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 Cauliflower Au Gratin 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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