Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Meatballs
- Cooking spray
- 1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- ½ cup oatmeal
- Noodles and Sauce
- 1 (24-ounce) jar lower-sodium pasta sauce
- 4 medium zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Mix the turkey, garlic, oregano, parsley, dried onion, parmesan cheese, egg, and oatmeal in a bowl and mix well.
- Scoop the meat mixture into 12 meatballs and lay them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- While the meatballs are cooking, use a julienne peeler, a spiralizer, or mandolin set on the julienne setting and cut the zucchini into “noodles”. Place the noodles in a large microwave dish with a lid and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a large sauce pan. Add the cooked meatballs to the hot sauce and pour over zucchini noodles.
- Recipe Cost: $9.56
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 Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs 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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