Budget-Friendly Grilled Flank Steak Quesadilla - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 limes, zested and juiced (about 1/2 cup lime juice, 2 Tbsp lime zest)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ pound flank steak
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- Cooking Spray
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 Low-Carb High-Fiber tortillas (6 -7 inches in diameter)
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
- Add lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, garlic and flank steak to a Ziploc bag or bowl. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove steak from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Season with salt (optional) and pepper on both sides and grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Set aside to rest.
- While steak is grilling, coat the red bell pepper slices with cooking spray and grill on each side for 4-5 minutes. When done grilling, dice the pepper and set aside.
- After meat has finished resting, thinly slice the meat against the grain, then chop to mince the meat. Stir the minced meat and peppers together.
- Add the cheese to the meat mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add cooking spray and one tortilla. Top with ¼ of the meat mixture and then top with another tortilla.
- Sauté the quesadilla for 2 minutes on each side.
- Repeat the process for the remaining three quesadillas.
- Recipe Cost: $10.09
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 Grilled Flank Steak Quesadilla contribute to your health goals:
- 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
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 Budget-Friendly Grilled Flank Steak Quesadilla 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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