Greek-Style Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Greek-Style Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Olives
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Greek-Style Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Olives is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
20g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of white fish, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and feta cheese. The Glycemic Index (GI) for these ingredients is low, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets of white fish (like cod or halibut)
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of oregano
  • 1/2 cup of feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place the fish fillets in a baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, olives, garlic, and the juice of the lemon.
  4. Pour the mixture over the fish.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  7. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
This Greek-Style Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Olives is a delicious and healthy dinner option that is perfect for those with PCOS. The low-GI ingredients help to regulate blood sugar levels, while the high protein and healthy fats from the fish and olive oil are beneficial for hormone balance. The dish is also rich in key nutrients for PCOS, such as omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and B vitamins. It's a fast and easy meal that can be personalized to your taste, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Greek-Style Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Olives recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 3g 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.

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