Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 80 calories, 2g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Pour Brussels sprouts on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes; toss once during baking.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this dish 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 Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries 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: Cranberries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 80 calories per serving with 2g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 7 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 80 calories, 2g protein (10%), 10g carbs, 4.5g fat. Plus 2g 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 80 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 7 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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