PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted Evening Primrose Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 25 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted Evening Primrose Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

15g Protein

30g Carbs

20g Fat

Grocery list: Tallow, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, evening primrose oil, salt, pepper. Carrots and bell peppers have a low GI, making this recipe ideal for PCOS management.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tallow
1 cup chopped carrots (US) / 128 grams (Metric)
1 cup chopped bell peppers (US) / 149 grams (Metric)
1 cup chopped zucchini (US) / 124 grams (Metric)
1 tablespoon evening primrose oil, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the chopped vegetables in tallow, salt, and pepper.
Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
Drizzle with evening primrose oil before serving.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in fiber and low in GI, helping to manage insulin levels. The tallow provides healthy fats, while the evening primrose oil can help balance hormones. The variety of vegetables provides a range of nutrients beneficial for PCOS, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted Evening Primrose Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted Evening Primrose Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g 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 PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted Evening Primrose Vegetables?

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 30g carbs, 20g 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 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.

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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