Turkey Sloppy Joes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Turkey Sloppy Joes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Classic sloppy joes get a healthy makeover. Making this family favorite dish with ground turkey instead of beef saves fat and calories, and makes it lean enough to enjoy any night of the week.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
1 red pepper
kosher salt
Pepper
2 clove garlic
1 medium carrot
1 package lean ground turkey
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 c. sweet relish
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 slice country bread
Chopped flat-leaf parsley
Mixed green salad

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and red pepper, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and carrot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chili powder and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomato sauce and relish and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon the turkey mixture over the toast and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a salad, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turkey Sloppy Joes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Turkey Sloppy Joes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

Insulin-Balancing Buckwheat and Maca Powder Pancakes Anti-Inflammatory Collagen Golden Milk for PCOS PCOS Metabolic Support: Tallow-Roasted Pumpkin with Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Kefir Latte for PCOS PCOS-Supporting Kefir Coffee Smoothie Anti-Inflammatory Kefir Golden Milk for PCOS

Browse All Lunch Recipes