Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic
PCOS-Friendly Dinner

Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

A delicious, gooey baked Camembert infused with garlic and rosemary.

30 minutes
2 servings
350 cal / serving

This Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
18g Protein
10g Carbs
25g Fat
This simple yet indulgent dish is perfect for a cozy dinner. The grocery list includes: Camembert cheese, garlic, fresh rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The Camembert has a low GI, making it suitable for a PCOS-friendly diet.

Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.

  2. Slice the top off the Camembert.

  3. Thinly slice the garlic and insert it into the cheese along with the rosemary.

  4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until gooey and melted.

  6. Serve immediately.

This Baked Camembert with Rosemary and Garlic is a delicious, comforting dish that's perfect for those following a PCOS-friendly diet. The cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, while the garlic and rosemary add flavor without adding carbs. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your meal. The low GI of the Camembert cheese makes it a good choice for managing blood sugar levels, which is important for those with PCOS.

Why this Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic works for PCOS

This Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic delivers 18g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.

At 10g of carbohydrates per serving, this Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.

Fat makes up about 64% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Baked Camerbert with Rosemary and Garlic recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g 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, 18g protein (21%), 10g carbs, 25g fat. Plus 1g 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.

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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