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PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Grilled Veggie Salad with Balsamic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Grilled Veggie Salad with Balsamic
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Grilled Veggie Salad with Balsamic is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
10g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of zucchini, yellow squash, red and yellow bell peppers, olive oil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. The Glycemic Index (GI) for the main ingredients is low, making this recipe ideal for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow squash (sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. Toss zucchini, squash, and bell peppers in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill vegetables until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Drizzle grilled vegetables with balsamic vinegar.
  5. Top with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil before serving.
This Grilled Veggie Salad with Balsamic is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for PCOS. The low GI ingredients help maintain blood sugar levels, while the high fiber content aids in digestion. The monounsaturated fats from olive oil and polyunsaturated fats are good for heart health. The variety of vegetables provide a wealth of vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C, which are essential for overall health.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Grilled Veggie Salad with Balsamic recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g 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 25 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 45g carbs, 15g 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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 2 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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