PCOS Meal Planner › Recipes
PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Chimichurri Cauliflower "Steaks"

2 servings
Print / Save as PDF

This Chimichurri Cauliflower "Steaks" is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen This "steak" is a quick and easy hearty alternative for vegetarians.
Community feedback

What has this recipe helped with?

Tap any symptom it helped you with, and get tailored recommendations instantly.

Be the first to share what this helped you with

Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Cut 2 slices from center of cauliflower (each about 1-inch thick); reserve remaining cauliflower for another use.

  2. Combine cumin and 1 tablespoon canola oil and brush all over cauliflower slices; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  3. In 12-inch oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium-high until hot. Add cauliflower; cook 3 minutes. Turn slices over. Place skillet in 425 degrees F oven; roast 15 to 20 minutes or until stem is tender.

  4. Meanwhile, stir together cilantro, parsley, vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Serve "steaks" with herb sauce.

Why this Chimichurri Cauliflower "Steaks" works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Chimichurri Cauliflower "Steaks" that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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.

1
Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals
2
Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule
3
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

Yes, this Chimichurri Cauliflower "Steaks" recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 2 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.

Rate this recipe

Register or log in to rate this recipe

Comments

Register or log in to add a comment

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

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

One-Pan Greek Chicken and Butter Beans Spiced Mascarpone and Almond Cups Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Pistachio Lemon and Thyme Ricotta with Toasted Walnuts Coffee and Hazelnut Yogurt Pots Almond and Orange Ricotta Clouds
Browse All Lunch Recipes

Check the Ingredients

Want to know if a specific ingredient is good for PCOS? Check it instantly.

Open the PCOS Food Checker

PCOS Nutrition Guides

Complete PCOS Vegan Diet Guide & Meal Plan PCOS Salmon Recipes: 12 Easy Ways to Prepare 15 PCOS Soup Recipes (Slow Cooker & Stovetop) More PCOS Articles...

More PCOS-Friendly Recipes

Tangy Root Beer Can Chicken Fresh Cherry Crisp Superfast Asparagus Classic Apple Pie Recipe | Myrecipes Vine-ripe Tomato Salad with Queso Fresco, Cilantro, and Serrano Browse All Recipes...