Balsamic Vinegar Vegetable Blend - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Balsamic Vinegar Vegetable Blend is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 31 calories, 1.61g protein, and 5.5g carbs per serving. Ready in 32 minutes. High in fiber (1.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chopped zucchini
- 3/4 cup slices squash
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 2 small whole roma tomato
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground basil
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
- 2 fl oz water
Instructions
- Cut vegetables into small bite size pieces.
- Spray pan with cooking spray like Pam. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds or so.
- Add vegetables, water and balsamic vinegar and cover pan with lid and steam for 5-10 minutes until done.
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 Balsamic Vinegar Vegetable Blend contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
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. 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 Balsamic Vinegar Vegetable Blend 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Balsamic Vinegar Vegetable Blend recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 31 calories per serving with 1.61g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 32 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 31 calories, 1.61g protein (21%), 5.5g carbs, 1.04g fat. Plus 1.7g 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 Side Dish. At 31 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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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