Saag Paneer Malfatti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Saag Paneer Malfatti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fenugreek leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric powder
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, julienned
2 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
7 ounces tomato puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 pounds baby spinach, cleaned
2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

For the saag: Toast the fenugreek, turmeric, coriander, cumin and chili powder in a medium saute pan until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool, and then grind to a powder in a spice grinder.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepot or Dutch oven and sweat the onions 2 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook until the onions are starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spices, tomato puree and tomato paste to combine and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly wilt the spinach into the onion mixture a little at a time while stirring. Stir in the cream to combine, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered at least 2 hours.
For the malfatti: Combine the ricotta, flour, fennel pollen, some salt and pepper and the eggs in a large bowl using your hands. If mixture seems a bit too wet or sticky, add more flour until a roll-able dough forms. Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball (coating your hands in flour will help keep the ball from sticking). Continue to roll balls until all the dough is used up, making about 20 balls.
Cook the malfatti in boiling water over medium-high heat until floating, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, and then drain.
When ready to serve, heat the butter and olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the malfatti and shake the pan, cooking each side quickly, until golden brown, about 5 minutes total.
To serve, spoon some of the saag as a base on the plate, and top with a couple malfatti. Garnish with the chives.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saag Paneer Malfatti good for PCOS?

Yes, this Saag Paneer Malfatti recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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