Baked Salmon with Tomatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Baked Salmon with Tomatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 4
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

186 Calories
23.67g Protein
4.87g Carbs
8.24g Fat
Salmon fillets with complementary vegetables and a simple, tasty dressing.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
  • 1 medium whole tomato, chopped
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil sun-dried tomato dressing

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F (190° C). Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients until blended; spoon over salmon.
  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  4. Note: based on a recipe from Kraft.

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 Baked Salmon with Tomatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms contribute to your health goals:

  • Salmon: High in protein to support stable blood sugar levels
  • Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
  • Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms

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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), 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 Baked Salmon with Tomatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms 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: Salmon, Spinach.

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...

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