Healthy Shepherd's Pie Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 40 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This Healthy Shepherd's Pie Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 30g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories

30g Protein

45g Carbs

15g Fat

This recipe includes lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The turkey provides lean protein, while the sweet potatoes are a low GI carbohydrate source. The mixed vegetables add fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey (453g)
2 medium sweet potatoes (400g)
1 cup mixed vegetables (150g)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (120ml)
1 tbsp olive oil (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks, then boil until soft.
While the potatoes are boiling, heat the olive oil in a pan and brown the ground turkey.
Add the mixed vegetables and chicken broth to the pan, simmer until the broth has reduced.
Mash the boiled sweet potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
Layer the turkey and vegetable mixture in a baking dish, top with the mashed sweet potatoes.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

This Healthy Shepherd's Pie Bowl is a comforting, delicious, and PCOS-friendly meal. The lean ground turkey provides plenty of protein, which is essential for blood sugar control and weight management in PCOS. The sweet potatoes are a low GI carbohydrate source, helping to prevent blood sugar spikes. The mixed vegetables add fiber, which can help manage PCOS symptoms by improving insulin resistance. Plus, this dish is rich in vitamins A and C, which support immune health and skin health respectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Healthy Shepherd's Pie Bowl good for PCOS?

Yes, this Healthy Shepherd's Pie Bowl recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 30g 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 Healthy Shepherd's Pie Bowl?

This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 40 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, 30g protein (27%), 45g carbs, 15g 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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