Bacon Wrapped Meatballs II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs II
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 12
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

117 Calories
9.47g Protein
0.68g Carbs
8.2g Fat
Bacon wrapped meatballs without the cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 medium egg
  • 12 thin bacon slices
  • 2 tsps chili powder
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 1 lb ground beef

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.
  2. Mix all ingredients except bacon together in bowl.
  3. Use melon baller (or similar) to create 12 medium sized meatballs.
  4. Wrap each meatball in a slice of bacon.
  5. Cook for 35 minutes.
  6. Note: try squirting Cajun blast BBQ basting sauce or sprinkling bacon salt onto meatballs.

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 Bacon Wrapped Meatballs II contribute to your health goals:

  • Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Bacon Wrapped Meatballs II 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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