Spicy Spinach and Shallots - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spicy Spinach and Shallots is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 88 calories, 9.97g protein, and 15.03g carbs per serving. Ready in 11 minutes. High in fiber (7.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Chinese mustard
- 1/3 second butter cooking spray
- 1 tbsp malt vinegar
- 1 bunch spinach
- 1 tbsp chopped shallots
Instructions
- Spray a small pot with cooking spray.
- Chop shallots and then sauté them.
- Take a plop (as much you like) of the mustard and mix it with the onions.
- Add some malt vinegar, to taste, to the mustard and onion mixture.
- Drop in the washed spinach. Stir around pan until the spinach is wilted.
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 Spicy Spinach and Shallots contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with 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 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 Spicy Spinach and Shallots 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: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spicy Spinach and Shallots recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 88 calories per serving with 9.97g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 11 minutes total. Prep time is 3 minutes and cook time is 8 minutes.
Per serving: 88 calories, 9.97g protein (45%), 15.03g carbs, 1.34g fat. Plus 7.5g 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.
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