PCOS Friendly Mexican-Inspired Dish - Chayote Squash 'Nachos' with Guacamole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Friendly Mexican-Inspired Dish - Chayote Squash 'Nachos' with Guacamole is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 8g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 chayote squash
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 small red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 lime, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper
- 1 tomato
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Slice chayote into thin slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until crispy.
- While chayote is baking, prepare guacamole.
- Mash avocado in a bowl.
- Finely chop onion, jalapeno, tomato, and cilantro and add to the bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice into the bowl and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until well combined.
- Once chayote is done, arrange on a plate and top with guacamole.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado.
Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Mexican-Inspired Dish - Chayote Squash 'Nachos' with Guacamole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 8g protein (9%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 10g 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 350 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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