This PCOS Friendly Zoodle Primavera - Zucchini Noodle Primavera with Grilled Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 320 calories, 24g protein, and 22g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Add bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, cook until softened.
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Add spiralized zucchini, cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add grilled shrimp, cook until heated through.
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Garnish with basil and parmesan before serving.
Why this PCOS Friendly Zoodle Primavera - Zucchini Noodle Primavera with Grilled Shrimp works for PCOS
This PCOS Friendly Zoodle Primavera - Zucchini Noodle Primavera with Grilled Shrimp delivers 24g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
The 22g 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 320mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Friendly Zoodle Primavera - Zucchini Noodle Primavera with Grilled Shrimp 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Zoodle Primavera - Zucchini Noodle Primavera with Grilled Shrimp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 320 calories per serving with 24g 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 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: 320 calories, 24g protein (30%), 22g carbs, 14g 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 320 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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