This PCOS Cabbage Steaks - Balsamic Roasted Cabbage Steaks is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 210 calories, 3g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Arrange the cabbage slices on a baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme.
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Brush this mixture over both sides of the cabbage slices.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the edges are browned.
Why this PCOS Cabbage Steaks - Balsamic Roasted Cabbage Steaks works for PCOS
The 30g of carbohydrates here come paired with 5g 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.
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.
At 30mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Cabbage Steaks - Balsamic Roasted Cabbage Steaks fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Cabbage Steaks - Balsamic Roasted Cabbage Steaks recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 210 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 210 calories, 3g protein (6%), 30g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 5g 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 210 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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