Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 5 min
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 195 calories, 26g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

195 Calories
26g Protein
10g Carbs
4.5g Fat
This dish is filled with color and extra nutrients from the added veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick white fillet of fish, cut into 4 portions (cod, snapper, thick flounder, or thick tilapia)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 small zucchini, 4-6 inches long, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine or chicken or fish stock
  • 4 very ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat sauté pan and lightly film with olive oil. Sauté shallot and garlic until shallot starts to become translucent. Add zucchini and sauté 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan.
  2. Add fish and sauté until golden on each side. Add white wine or stock to deglaze pan. Add chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. Heat thoroughly.
  3. Serve with a pasta, rice, couscous, or crusty whole-grain Italian bread.

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 Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato contribute to your health goals:

  • Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
  • 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

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 Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 195 calories per serving with 26g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 25 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 195 calories, 26g protein (53%), 10g carbs, 4.5g fat. Plus 3g 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 195 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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