Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 315 calories, 19g protein, and 36g carbs per serving. Ready in 41 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup reduced fat shredded Mexican-style cheese
- ½ pound skirt steak
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill.
- Add the oil to a large non-stick sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic, poblano pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), salt (optional), and pepper. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are soft and starting to caramelize.
- Stir in the cheese and set aside.
- Season the skirt steak with additional salt (optional) and ground black pepper. Grill on both sides until the steak is medium doneness. Set the steak aside to rest.
- Once the steak has rested, chop it into small pieces and stir into the pepper mixture over medium heat until steak has just cooked through.
- Divide the meat and pepper mixture evenly among the 8 tortillas, then top each taco with chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made 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 Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 315 calories per serving with 19g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 41 minutes total. Prep time is 31 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 315 calories, 19g protein (24%), 36g carbs, 12g fat. Plus 6g fiber. 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 315 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 4 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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