Ground Turkey Delight - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, low fat
- 8 oz sour cream, fat free
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (reduced fat)
- 4 cups chopped zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Brown ground turkey in skillet and drain off fat.
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and onions to skillet, and combine with the ground turkey. Simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Peel and cut zucchini into small squares. Place the zucchini in the bottom of a 9x13" pan. Cover the zucchini with the meat mixture.
- In a mixing bowl mix the cream cheese and sour cream. Spread on top of the meat mixture.
- Cover with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.
- Optional - place under broiler for 2 minutes to brown the cheese. Watch closely so as not to burn.
- From the Low Carb Creations cook book Vol 2.
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 Ground Turkey Delight contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- 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, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Ground Turkey Delight 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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