Asian Kale Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Asian Kale Slaw
Prep: 24 min
Servings: 7
Lunch

This Asian Kale Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 135 calories, 4g protein, and 11g carbs per serving. Ready in 24 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

135 Calories
4g Protein
11g Carbs
9g Fat
If you've never tried raw kale (or any kale), this is a great first recipe because the dressing is so flavorful. Kale is packed full of vitamin A and C and is low-carb. Your local grocery store or warehouse store might have the pre-package kale slaw, but

Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 7 cups pre-packaged kale slaw (kale and carrots)
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter (heat in microwave for 25 seconds)
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon lite soy sauce (gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar blend
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together all salad ingredients.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.  Pour over salad and mix to coat. Serve cold.
  3. MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe 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 Asian Kale Slaw contribute to your health goals:

  • Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
  • Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health

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 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 Asian Kale Slaw 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: Kale, Nuts.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Asian Kale Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 135 calories per serving with 4g 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 24 minutes total. Prep time is 24 minutes. It makes 7 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 135 calories, 4g protein (12%), 11g carbs, 9g 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 135 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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