This Vegetable Primavera with Eggs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
-
Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the carrot and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in the wheat berries, thyme and broth and cook until the broth is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and season with some salt and pepper. Add half of the parsley and rosemary, and the honey, and toss to combine.
-
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or on a griddle, and fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set.
-
To serve, portion the wheat berry primavera into 4 bowls. Top each portion with a fried egg and garnish with the remaining parsley and rosemary and some freshly grated Parmesan.
-
NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
Why this Vegetable Primavera with Eggs works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Vegetable Primavera with Eggs that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vegetable Primavera with Eggs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment