Beet Pesto Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Beet Pesto Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 88 calories, 2.87g protein, and 3.08g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (0.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 beets
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 4 basil leaves
- 5 oz feta cheese
- 3 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and peel beets. Place on foil with garlic cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Wrap foil tightly about beets and garlic. Roast in a 400 °F (205 °C) oven for 1 hour.
- Remove beets and allow to cool. Place garlic, basil, pine nuts, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in food processor and blend until smooth.
- Chop beets into 1/2" cubes. Combine cubed beets, feta cheese, and pesto in a bowl and mix to coat.
- Allow composed salad to cool in fridge for 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle. Enjoy.
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 Beet Pesto Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health 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 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 Beet Pesto Salad 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: Nuts, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Beet Pesto Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 88 calories per serving with 2.87g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 88 calories, 2.87g protein (13%), 3.08g carbs, 7.42g fat. Plus 0.7g 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 Side Dish. At 88 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 12 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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