This PCOS Spaghetti Squash Fritters - Crispy Spaghetti Squash and Feta Fritters is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 320 calories, 12g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
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Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti-like strands.
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In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti squash, feta, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir in the eggs and almond flour.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of the squash mixture into the skillet and flatten it with a spatula. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining squash mixture.
Why this PCOS Spaghetti Squash Fritters - Crispy Spaghetti Squash and Feta Fritters works for PCOS
The 30g of carbohydrates here come paired with 6g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Fat makes up about 42% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Spaghetti Squash Fritters - Crispy Spaghetti Squash and Feta Fritters recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 320 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 65 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 50 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 320 calories, 12g protein (15%), 30g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 6g 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 320 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 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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