Omni Loaf - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Omni Loaf is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 258 calories, 27.55g protein, and 8.37g carbs per serving. Ready in 105 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup egg substitute
- 1 1/2 tsps leaves basil
- 0.12 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 tbsps worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup asparagus
- 1 cup cauliflower
- 4 tsps garlic
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium orange bell pepper
- 1 serving 1 packet sugar substitute
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 fl oz marsala wine
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the onion, garlic, seasoning salt and pepper.
- Cook until onions are softened, then add the marsala wine (about 3 tbsp) and cook for 5 minutes. Add to meat mixture below when doing cooking.
- Dice or chop all vegetables to a fine size. In a large mixing bowl add; meats, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, crisps, basil, feta and 1/2 cup of salsa (save remainder for topping after baking) and mix.
- In a small bowl mix egg and egg substitute well and add to meat mixture.
- Bake at 375 °F (190 °C), in a loaf pan, (sprayed with olive oil) for about 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through and starting to brown on top.
- While baking; mix remaining salsa, parmesan cheese, dry mustard, ginger and sugar substitute (like Splenda brown sugar). Pour over the top and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Note: This dish can be modified in many ways. This can be easily adjusted to fit most diets by adding or omitting ingredients. Add other vegetables to your liking and seasonings to your taste as well. Enjoy.
- Note: recipe includes 2 sourdough crisps (like Wasa brand) beaten up in a zip lock and 1/8 teaspoon of liquid smoke.
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 Omni Loaf contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Cauliflower: Contains compounds that help balance estrogen levels
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 Omni Loaf 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: Asparagus, Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Omni Loaf recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 258 calories per serving with 27.55g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 105 minutes total. Prep time is 50 minutes and cook time is 55 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 258 calories, 27.55g protein (43%), 8.37g carbs, 12.66g fat. Plus 2g 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 Dinner. At 258 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 8 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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