Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffed Figs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffed Figs is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 3g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 fresh figs (300g)
- 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (50g)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (30g)
- 1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut a cross into the top of each fig, going about halfway down.
- Stuff each fig with gorgonzola cheese and top with chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle honey over the figs.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the figs are soft.
- Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Walnuts, Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffed Figs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 3g 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 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 3g protein (8%), 20g carbs, 7g 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 Snack. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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