Parmesan Lemon Crusted Flounder with Green Beans Amandine - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (juice divided)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 egg white
- 4 (4 oz) frozen flounder filets (do not thaw)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 Tbsp trans-fat-free margarine
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (use from juiced lemon above)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside. Add 8 cups of water to a large soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko, lemon zest, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic. Mix until the panko is coated with the olive oil.
- Lay the fish filets on the prepared baking sheet and brush each filet with egg whites. Coat the top of each filet with 2 Tbsp of panko mixture and press it in to the fish. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice. Spray the top of each fish with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the fish is baking, par cook (blanch) the green beans for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Add the margarine to a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, almonds, and green beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp lemon juice and sauté 2 more minutes.
- Build your plate with one fish filet and 1 cup of green beans.
- Serve with: 1/2 cup cooked brown rice.
- Recipe Cost: $10.15
- Choices: 1/2 Starch, 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 3 Lean Protein, 1 Fat
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 Parmesan Lemon Crusted Flounder with Green Beans Amandine contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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 Parmesan Lemon Crusted Flounder with Green Beans Amandine 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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