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PCOS Grilling Side Dish - Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Herb Marinade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Grilling Side Dish - Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Herb Marinade
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Grilling Side Dish - Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Herb Marinade is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 5g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
5g Protein
30g Carbs
7g Fat
Grocery list: red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lemon, garlic, fresh basil, fresh oregano. GI: Low GI due to high fiber content in vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 zucchini (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 red onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. Thread vegetables onto skewers.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the skewers with the herb marinade.
  5. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
This recipe is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for PCOS. The high fiber content helps regulate blood sugar levels, while the monounsaturated fats in olive oil can help reduce inflammation. The variety of vegetables provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including potassium and vitamin C, which are important for overall health. This recipe is also low in GI, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Grilling Side Dish - Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Herb Marinade recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 5g 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 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 200 calories, 5g protein (10%), 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 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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