Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa with Lime - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa with Lime is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 51 calories, 0.7g protein, and 3.97g carbs per serving. Ready in 14 minutes. High in fiber (1.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 dash salt
- 2 wedges yield lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsps green onion
- 8 oz tomatillos
- 1 jalapeno
Instructions
- Put all ingredients, except olive oil, in blender. Blend well.
- Stir in olive oil.
- Serve once prepared or let mature in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Note: based on recipe from New American Heart Association Cookbook.
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 Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa with Lime contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 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 Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa with Lime 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa with Lime recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 51 calories per serving with 0.7g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 14 minutes total. Prep time is 14 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 51 calories, 0.7g protein (5%), 3.97g carbs, 4.12g fat. Plus 1.3g 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 Appetizer. At 51 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. 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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