Baked Cauliflower Puree - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp Smart Balance
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 3 1/2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place cauliflower florets, chicken broth, Smart Balance, salt and pepper into a large soup pot over high heat until liquid starts to boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until cauliflower is completely tender when poked with a fork.
- Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend the cauliflower mixture until smooth. Fold in two Tbsp chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining two Tbsp parsley with the grated cheese.
- Pour the pureed cauliflower into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with cheese and parsley mixture and bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown around the edges.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Make sure the broth is 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 Baked Cauliflower Puree contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), 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 Baked Cauliflower Puree 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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