Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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