Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Pork Chops
- 1 pound boneless, pork loin chops (4 pork chops)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Peach Salsa
- 2 peaches, peeled, cored and diced
- ½ green pepper, finely diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 packet sugar substitute
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill. Season pork chops with pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Grill pork chops over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until done.
- In a small bowl, mix together salsa ingredients.
- Top each cooked pork chop with about ¼ cup salsa mixture and serve.
- Recipe Cost: $9.03
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this dish is 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 Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa 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
- 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 Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa 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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