Paleo Crab Cakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup sweet red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsps yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp red or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C) and place parchment paper on baking pan well oiled (avocado or coconut oil).
- Whisk egg and mix all ingredients, using 1/3 cup of the flour (save the rest for dusting).
- Form into patties. Place on baking pan, drizzle with more oil or dot with butter.
- Cook 20-25 minutes till brown. Enjoy.
- Note: use homemade paleo mayonnaise.
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 Paleo Crab Cakes contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Paleo Crab Cakes 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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