PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 240 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 35g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 255 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories

35g Protein

30g Carbs

20g Fat

Grocery list: beef pot roast, carrots, onion, parsnips, garlic, olive oil, dried rosemary, dried thyme. Low GI ingredients: beef, carrots, onion, parsnips.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) beef pot roast
2 medium carrots (100g)
1 medium onion (150g)
2 medium parsnips (200g)
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
2 tsp (10g) dried rosemary
1 tsp (5g) dried thyme, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rub the beef with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Place the beef in the slow cooker.
Chop the vegetables and garlic and add to the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Serve hot.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in protein and fiber, which can help manage blood sugar levels. The beef provides essential amino acids and B vitamins, while the root vegetables are a good source of fiber and low GI carbohydrates. The olive oil adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. This meal is easy to prepare and can be personalized to your taste by adding your favorite herbs and spices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables?

This recipe takes about 255 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 240 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 450 calories, 35g protein (31%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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