PCOS-Friendly Ukrainian Borscht - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS-Friendly Ukrainian Borscht is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 6g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium beets, peeled and grated
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 small head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the grated beets and carrots, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth, diced potato, shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh dill and parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Enjoy your nutritious and delicious borscht.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS-Friendly Ukrainian Borscht recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 6g protein (12%), 30g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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