This PCOS Brussels Sprout Stir Fry - Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprout Stir Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for about 10 minutes, until they start to brown.
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Mix the balsamic vinegar and honey in a bowl.
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Pour the mixture over the Brussels sprouts and stir to coat.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for another 5 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are caramelized and tender.
Why this PCOS Brussels Sprout Stir Fry - Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprout Stir Fry 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.
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 28mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Brussels Sprout Stir Fry - Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprout Stir Fry 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 Brussels Sprout Stir Fry - Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprout Stir Fry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g 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 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 30g carbs, 10g 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 250 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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