Pea-Cakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups peas
- 0.12 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsps flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsps sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsps oil
Instructions
- Set aside 1/3 cup of peas. In a blender, combine remaining peas with water, egg and 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce. Puree until smooth.
- Pour into a medium bowl and add flour, salt, garlic powder and baking powder. Gradually whisk together.
- Stir in reserved peas. Let batter stand for 10 minutes.
- Warm oil over medium heat. Pour pea mixture into pan, about 3 to 4 tablespoons per cake. Flip cakes when bubbles start to form along the edges.
- To make the dip combine plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with Sriracha-Yogurt Dip.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Pea-Cakes contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Greek yogurt: Probiotics support gut health which is linked to hormone regulation in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Pea-Cakes can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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