Cheese Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cheese Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 64 calories, 4.3g protein, and 11.08g carbs per serving. Ready in 31 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps fat free margarine
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup skim milk
- 4 oz low fat cheese
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 oz coriander
Instructions
- In non-stick pan, put margarine (like Becel or Promise) over medium-low heat till it starts to melt.
- Sift in the cornstarch (flour can be used too). Stir, ensuring no lumps are present.
- Start, slowly pouring milk into mixture.
- Keep whisking and toss in shredded cheese (you can use slices too) add seasonings to taste.
- Pour over steamed vegetables (cauliflower and broccoli especially good).
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 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 Cheese Sauce 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cheese Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 64 calories per serving with 4.3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 31 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 64 calories, 4.3g protein (27%), 11.08g carbs, 0.27g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Sauce And Condiment. At 64 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Sauce And Condiment. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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