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Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Vietnamese Pho - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Vietnamese Pho
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Vietnamese Pho is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 30g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
30g Protein
50g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: beef bones, water, onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, fish sauce, sugar, rice noodles, beef sirloin, green onions, cilantro, lime, bean sprouts, jalapeno. Low GI ingredients: beef, onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, fish sauce, beef sirloin, green onions, cilantro, lime, bean sprouts, jalapeno.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) beef bones
  • 4 cups (1l) water
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch (2.5cm) piece of ginger
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fish sauce
  • 1 tsp (5g) sugar
  • 1/2 lb (225g) rice noodles
  • 1/2 lb (225g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups (200g) bean sprouts
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add beef bones and water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Strain the broth and return to the pot. Add fish sauce and sugar.
  4. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
  5. Divide noodles between two bowls. Top with beef slices.
  6. Pour hot broth over beef and noodles.
  7. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, lime wedges, bean sprouts, and jalapeno slices.
This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Vietnamese Pho is a flavorful, comforting meal that's perfect for managing PCOS. It's packed with nutrients that are beneficial for PCOS, including iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. The low GI ingredients help to maintain blood sugar levels, while the high protein content aids in satiety. The recipe is easy to prepare and customizable, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet. Enjoy the variety and regular updates of our PCOS-friendly recipes!

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Vietnamese Pho 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 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 30g protein (27%), 50g 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 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.

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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