PCOS Healthy Fries - Baked Zucchini Fries with Herb Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Healthy Fries - Baked Zucchini Fries with Herb Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 5g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut zucchinis into fries-like shape.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Dip zucchini fries into the eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place zucchini fries on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- While zucchini is baking, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dill for the dipping sauce.
- Serve zucchini fries with the herb dipping sauce.
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 Healthy Fries - Baked Zucchini Fries with Herb Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 5g protein (13%), 20g carbs, 6g fat. Plus 2g 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 Snack. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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