PCOS Friendly Zoodle Carbonara - Zucchini Noodle Carbonara with Pancetta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Friendly Zoodle Carbonara - Zucchini Noodle Carbonara with Pancetta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 100g pancetta (diced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until crispy. Remove pancetta from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add zucchini noodles to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Remove pan from heat and slowly add egg mixture, stirring quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Add pancetta back into the pan and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Zoodle Carbonara - Zucchini Noodle Carbonara with Pancetta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 10g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 1g 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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