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Flounder en Papillote Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Flounder en Papillote Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Flounder en Papillote Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • Parchment paper
  • 4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °. Cut 4 (15- x 13-inch) sheets of parchment paper. Fold each in half lengthwise, crease, and lay flat. Place 1 fillet on half of each parchment rectangle near the crease. Sprinkle evenly with butter and remaining ingredients. Fold parchment paper, sealing the edges with narrow folds, and place packets on baking sheet(s).
  2. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until packets are puffed. Place on serving plates, and cut open.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Flounder en Papillote Recipe | MyRecipes 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 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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