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3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts

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This 3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/molly-baz In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper). Bacon lends a smoky depth while dates become a naturally sweet glaze for thi
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until partially crisped, 5 –7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels, reserving fat in skillet.

  2. Add 2 Tbsp. oil to fat and heat over medium. Working in batches and adding more oil if needed, add brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut side down, and sear, without stirring, until well-browned, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, toss to coat, then stir in bacon and dates. Stir in 3/4 cup water, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, mashing dates with the back of a wooden spoon, until dates have dissolved and brussels sprouts are well-glazed, about 2 minutes.

Why this 3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this 3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this 3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts 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.

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