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PCOS Anti-Inflammatory: Tallow-Roasted Holy Basil Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Anti-Inflammatory: Tallow-Roasted Holy Basil Vegetables
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Anti-Inflammatory: Tallow-Roasted Holy Basil Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
10g Protein
30g Carbs
20g Fat
This recipe includes a variety of vegetables, tallow, and holy basil. The vegetables provide a low GI source of carbohydrates, while the tallow provides healthy fats. Holy basil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
  • 2 tablespoons of tallow
  • 1 tablespoon of holy basil, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the vegetables in tallow, holy basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in fiber and low in GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The tallow provides healthy fats, which are essential for hormone regulation. The holy basil has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce PCOS symptoms. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for those with a busy schedule.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Holy basil can help reduce the symptoms of PCOS due to its anti-androgenic properties. It will help manage insulin levels and aid in weight loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Anti-Inflammatory: Tallow-Roasted Holy Basil Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

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.

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 8g 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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