This Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 165 calories, 23g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 41 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium-high.
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Season the pork with the black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
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Place the pork on the grill and cook, turning frequently, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until done. Transfer the pork to a platter and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the peach salsa ingredients. Slice the pork and serve with peach salsa.
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Dietitian Tip: Grilled pork tenderloin is quick, easy, healthy and delicious!! Pork goes well with sweet flavors like peaches or you can substitute mango for the peaches here. Healthy eating can taste great!
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MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
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Choices: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 3 Lean Protein
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 Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa 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.
Why this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa works for PCOS
This Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa delivers 23g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
At 12g of carbohydrates per serving, this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
At 45mg of sodium per serving, this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 165 calories per serving with 23g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 41 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 165 calories, 23g protein (56%), 12g carbs, 3g fat. Plus 2g 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 Lunch. At 165 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 4 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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