Tasty Cooked Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition 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
- Remove stems and any yellowed leaves from greens, then rinse greens well and drain.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until onion is tender.
- 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.
- 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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