Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Name: Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Prep time: 43 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 78 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 12 bamboo skewers; 2 teaspoons Splenda; 2 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks lemon grass, minced; 2 pounds lean beef tenderloin, cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 cup basil (Thai basil if you can find it), chopped; 1 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, cut into 6 wedges each

Prep: 43 min

Cook: 35 min

Servings: 12

Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

100 Calories

14g Protein

1g Carbs

4g Fat

For another fun appetizer using this recipe, remove the cooked beef from the skewers and serve in lettuce cups with a dash of Thai-style hot sauce.

Ingredients

12 bamboo skewers
2 teaspoons Splenda
2 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks lemon grass, minced
2 pounds lean beef tenderloin, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 cup basil (Thai basil if you can find it), chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut into 6 wedges each

Instructions

Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk the Splenda, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, and lemon grass. Add the beef to the marinade and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (up to four hours).
Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
Remove beef from marinade and divide meat evenly onto each of the 12 skewers. Discard marinade.
Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes per side.
Garnish the skewers with basil, cilantro and a lime wedge.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Verify that the ingredients that you are using are gluten-free and this recipe can be 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 Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers contribute to your health goals:

Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
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 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 Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers 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, Basil.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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