Creamy Parmesan Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 167 calories, 13.87g protein, and 5g carbs per serving. Ready in 28 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup half and half cream, fat free
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Heat cream in a small saucepan until in begins to boil.
- Add parmesan cheese to cream and continue to stir until it's melted.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: this tastes great with my Egg Crepes and Ground Beef Filling.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 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 Creamy Parmesan Sauce 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 Creamy Parmesan Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 167 calories per serving with 13.87g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 28 minutes total. Prep time is 8 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 167 calories, 13.87g protein (33%), 5g carbs, 10.1g fat. 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 Sauce And Condiment. At 167 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Sauce And Condiment. 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 3 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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