Bulgur, Spinach, and Toasted Walnut Pancakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dessert

This Bulgur, Spinach, and Toasted Walnut Pancakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marie Simmons Serve with a tomato salad tossed with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, parsley, and mint.

Ingredients

2 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked bulgur
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Cooking spray
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped fresh, tightly packed spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (about 1 1/5 ounces)
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups loosely packed spinach leaves
Orange rind strips (optional)

Instructions

Combine water and bulgur in a bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain well, and press excess liquid out of bulgur.
Heat walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until walnuts are hot. Add soy sauce; cook 20 seconds or until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly. Remove from pan. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
Heat pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes or until golden. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add 2 cups chopped spinach; cook 30 seconds. Add bulgur, walnuts, and salt; stir well.
Combine juice and egg yolks in a large bowl. Add bulgur mixture. Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour to bulgur mixture; stir well. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Fold whites into bulgur mixture.
Heat oil in a nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/2 cup batter per pancake onto hot pan, spreading each to a 5-inch diameter. Cook 5 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Carefully turn pancakes over; cook for 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden. Transfer to plate; keep warm.
Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly. Serve with pancakes. Garnish with rind strips, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bulgur, Spinach, and Toasted Walnut Pancakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bulgur, Spinach, and Toasted Walnut Pancakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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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