Green Beans Alfredo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz green beans, frozen
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 16 fl oz cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz shredded parmesan cheese (1 cup)
Instructions
- Boil green beans in a quart of water until they start to get tender.
- Drain green beans and place them in a medium baking dish. Set aside. Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat.
- Throw in minced garlic and stir until slightly browned, add heavy cream and cream cheese.
- Break up cream cheese with spatula. Keep stirring until cream cheese is mostly melted. Remove from heat, stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Pour cheese mixture over green beans and stir to coat.
- Place in 350 °F oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Let cool about 10 minutes before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.
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 Green Beans Alfredo contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Green Beans Alfredo 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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