Pork-Zucchini Skewers with Peanut Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pork-Zucchini Skewers with Peanut Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Judy Kim We're pretty sure everything tastes better on a stick

Ingredients

12 bamboo skewers
1 lb. pork, cut into 1" cubes
3 garlic cloves
1 lb. cremini mushrooms, cleaned and cut in half lengthwise
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2" rounds
1 lb. pearl onions
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1" piece ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. white vinegar
1/4 c. chopped scallions

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a rimmed sheet pan, soak bamboo skewers in water. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl add pork cubes, mushrooms, zucchini, pearl onions, 2 grated garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper and massage by hand. Alternate sliding pieces of pork and vegetables on each skewer and place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
In the bowl of a food processor add ginger, 1 chopped garlic clove, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and vinegar. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
Transfer skewers to plates and drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with scallions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork-Zucchini Skewers with Peanut Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pork-Zucchini Skewers with Peanut Sauce 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.

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