Kale Colcannon | PCOS Meal Planner

This Kale Colcannon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 pound waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 small bunch kale
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Set a steamer basket inside a medium pot with 1-inch of water in the pot. Bring the water to a boil, then place the potatoes in the steamer basket and cook, covered, 10 minutes. Add the kale on top of the potatoes, then continue to cook, covered, until the potatoes and kale are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Transfer the potatoes and kale to a large bowl. Season the colcannon with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then add the cream and butter and mash with a large fork until the butter is melted and combined and the potatoes are mashed. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Why this Kale Colcannon works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Kale Colcannon 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kale Colcannon good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kale Colcannon 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.

Community feedback

Did this recipe help your PCOS?

Tap any symptom this helped with. One tap. Anonymous.

Be the first to share what this helped you with

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS Liver Health: Mixed Bitter Greens Bowl PCOS Gut Support: Bitter Greens Soup PCOS-Supporting Kale and Dandelion Smoothie PCOS Gut Health: Brussels Sprouts with Bitter Greens PCOS-Friendly Beef Tallow Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms Thyroid Support: Sea Vegetable Power Bowl for PCOS

Browse All Lunch Recipes