Easy Half-Mashed Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 24 ounce (1lb 8 oz) bag fingerling petite potatoes, cut into 1-inch rounds with skin-on
- 16-ounce bag frozen cauliflower florets
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 5 tablespoons Smart Balance margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large soup pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower to pot, return to a boil, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Drain potatoes and cauliflower and return to pot.
- Add remaining ingredients and mash mixture with a potato masher. Mix with an electric mixer on low-speed for about 1 minute.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
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 Easy Half-Mashed Potatoes contribute to your health goals:
- Cauliflower: Contains compounds that help balance estrogen levels
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 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 Easy Half-Mashed Potatoes 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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