Korean Cheeseburger Macaroni - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 5

Lunch

This Korean Cheeseburger Macaroni is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

No need to go out to a Korean restaurant or burger joint for dinner – get the best of both worlds with this fun fusion skillet.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon gochujang paste
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup spicy kimchi, chopped
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
5 eggs
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias

Instructions

In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and gochujang; set aside.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add kimchi; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on edges. Transfer to small bowl; cover and keep warm.
In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir; make 1 indention in mixture with spatula; crack 1 egg in indention. Repeat 4 times, spacing around pan. Drizzle eggs with sesame oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer 11 to 13 minutes or until egg yolks are firm, not runny.
Top with kimchi. Drizzle with gochujang mayonnaise. Sprinkle with green onions.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Besides beneficial bacteria, kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Kimchi and is full of probiotics which balance our pH level and ward off yeast infections and UTIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Korean Cheeseburger Macaroni good for PCOS?

Yes, this Korean Cheeseburger Macaroni 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 5 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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