Mini Meatball Minestrone - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Mini Meatball Minestrone is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Amanda Haas Don't take this soup lightly. Packed with mini meatballs, lettuce, tomatoes and chickpeas this hearty bowl of soup will not dissapoint your taste buds.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups diced onion
3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced carrot
3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced celery
3/4 cup (1/2-inch) cubed parsnip
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chopped Swiss chard
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (32-ounce) container lower-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Instructions

To prepare soup, heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chard; sauté 1 minute or until wilted. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes). Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
To prepare meatballs, combine turkey and next 6 ingredients (through egg) in a bowl. Shape meat mixture by tablespoonfuls into 30 meatballs. Add meatballs and chickpeas to soup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook 12 minutes or until meatballs are done. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup basil.
Ladle soup into bowls, and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Tip: If your family loves this recipe as much as ours does, make a double batch on the weekend, and use it all week long.
Kids Can Help: With clean hands, kids can help make the meatballs.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mini Meatball Minestrone good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mini Meatball Minestrone 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 8 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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