Low Carb Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Low Carb Meatballs
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 4
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

392 Calories
22.35g Protein
3.45g Carbs
31.84g Fat
With flaxseed meal, these meatballs are great for low carbers.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz ground beef
  • 3 medium scallions
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 tbsps flaxseed meal

Instructions

  1. Chop scallions and mix all ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste
  2. Round meat between palms to make meatballs any size you'd like.
  3. Heat olive oil in pan on medium heat.
  4. Fry meat balls on each side until brown.
  5. Covering the meatballs while they cook will make them cook a bit faster.

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 Low Carb Meatballs contribute to your health goals:

  • Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels in PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS

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 Low Carb Meatballs 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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