Curry Tofu Noodle Stir Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Curry Tofu Noodle Stir Fry
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

321 Calories
14.17g Protein
47.27g Carbs
8.69g Fat
Tofu sauteed with tomatoes, hot curry powder and coconut cream, served with noodles.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 oz fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot Indian curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 10 oz red tomatoes
  • 2 tbsps coconut cream
  • 28 oz soft-medium tofu
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 lbs thin egg noodles

Instructions

  1. Drain tofu and blot dry with paper towel.
  2. Cut tofu into 1/2" square cubes and set aside.
  3. In a large wok, heat oil over high heat. Add onions and stir fry until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes and stir fry until softened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in sugar, fish sauce, curry powder, salt and coconut cream.
  6. Add tofu and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate.
  7. Add egg noodles and mix all ingredients.
  8. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Curry Tofu Noodle Stir Fry contribute to your health goals:

  • Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Tofu: May help modulate estrogen levels in women with PCOS
  • Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Curry Tofu Noodle Stir Fry can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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