Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 100 calories, 14g protein, and 1g carbs per serving. Ready in 78 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Thai Lemongrass Beef Skewers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 100 calories per serving with 14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 78 minutes total. Prep time is 43 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 100 calories, 14g protein (56%), 1g carbs, 4g fat. 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 100 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 12 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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