PCOS Gut Health: Tallow-Braised Bok Choy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Gut Health: Tallow-Braised Bok Choy is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories

8g Protein

12g Carbs

18g Fat

This recipe includes bok choy, a low GI vegetable, and beef tallow, a good source of healthy fats. Grocery list: Bok choy, beef tallow, garlic, salt, pepper.

Ingredients

2 heads of bok choy (about 2 pounds/900 grams)
2 tablespoons of beef tallow (30 grams)
1 clove of garlic, minced, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut the bok choy into quarters lengthwise.
Heat the beef tallow in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the bok choy, season with salt and pepper, and cook, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

This Tallow-Braised Bok Choy recipe is a great way to incorporate nutrient-rich bok choy into your diet. Bok choy is a low GI food, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, an important factor for those with PCOS. The beef tallow provides healthy fats, which are essential for hormone regulation. This dish is not only delicious, but also supports gut health, which is crucial for overall health and wellbeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Gut Health: Tallow-Braised Bok Choy good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Gut Health: Tallow-Braised Bok Choy recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Gut Health: Tallow-Braised Bok Choy?

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.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 12g carbs, 18g fat. Plus 3g 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 250 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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