Tasty Cooked Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tasty Cooked Greens
Prep: 14 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 12
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

30 Calories
1g Protein
5g Carbs
1g Fat
Use mustard, turnip, kale, or collard greens for this recipe which ends up costing just 49 cents per serving!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh, tender greens
  • 2 teaspoons corn oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cube reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Dash Tabasco sauce

Instructions

  1. Remove stems and any yellowed leaves from greens, then rinse greens well and drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until onion is tender.
  3. Add greens, water, and bouillon to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until greens are tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add salt, sugar, and Tabasco sauce. Toss well and simmer an additional 5 minutes. May be served with cider vinegar to bring out the best in the greens.

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 Tasty Cooked Greens contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). 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 Tasty Cooked Greens 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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