Asian Red Cabbage Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Asian Red Cabbage Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 52 calories, 1.48g protein, and 8.47g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (2.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 head medium red cabbage, shredded
- 5 large baby carrots, julienned
- 1/2 tbsp hot chili sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 3 large scallions, sliced
- 2 tbsps white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Toss together cabbage, scallions and baby carrots.
- To make the dressing, whisk together hot chili sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, white vinegar and sesame oil.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.
- If time allows, let marinate a few hours or overnight.
- Note: top with toasted sesame seeds if desired. For the dressing lime juice, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger and cilantro can also be added. A great accompaniment to sesame noodles.
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 Asian Red Cabbage Slaw contribute to your health goals:
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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. 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 Asian Red Cabbage Slaw 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: Carrot.
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Asian Red Cabbage Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 52 calories per serving with 1.48g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 52 calories, 1.48g protein (11%), 8.47g carbs, 1.77g fat. Plus 2.1g 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 52 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 10 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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