Thanksgiving Turkey Tenderloins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 g butter flavored cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- 1 unit turkey tenderloins
- 4 stalks medium celery
- 4 slices, medium onions
- 1 lb turkey bacon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) prepare a baking sheet by covering with foil.
- Stuff each tender with a piece of celery and one slice of onion. Roll up, and spray with butter/oil spray. Sprinkle with the seasonings.
- Wrap turkey bacon slices around the tender roll-ups. Four tenderloins will be covered by a pound package , with four slices to spare.
- Arrange on foil covered baking tray, and spray lightly with the butter/oil spray.
- Cook in center of oven for forty minutes (checking temperature). Meat is done at 160 °F (70 °C).
- Let rest five minutes before serving.
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 Thanksgiving Turkey Tenderloins contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Thanksgiving Turkey Tenderloins 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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