Start your day right with this nourishing and flavorful breakfast recipe, perfect for women with PCOS looking to support their weight loss journey. Packed with fresh zucchini, carrot, and protein-rich halloumi, these veggie fritters are a satisfying and low-carb option to keep blood sugar levels stable. Enhanced with the fiber-rich benefits of psyllium husks and almond meal, this dish is both filling and nutritious. Serve with a side of rocket leaves, a dollop of Greek or coconut yoghurt, and a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing, balanced meal that’s easy to prepare and ideal for PCOS management.

Macros
Serves 2 | Calories 450.2 | Protein 25.7 | Fats 31.5 | Carbohydrates 16.8 | Fibre 8.5

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium carrot
• 100g halloumi cheese, grated
• 1.5 tablespoons almond meal
• 1.5 tablespoons psyllium husks
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• ½ teaspoon chilli flakes, optional
• Pinch salt & pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 cup rocket leaves
• 2 tablespoons or greek or coconut yoghurt to serve
• Wedge lemon to serve

Method

1. Grate zucchini and carrot, then squeeze excess liquid out using a clean tea towel or muslin cloth.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, add grated vegetables, cheese, flour, herbs, chilli, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Allow mix to stand for 5 minutes until psyllium can expand and soak up liquid.
4. In a large frypan, over medium heat butter or olive oil.
5. Once hot scoop heaped spoonful of fritter into the pan, using the back of the spoon to create a rounded shape. After 2-3 minutes gently flip the fritters over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Serve on a bed of rocket leaves and top with yoghurt, alongside a wedge of lemon.

Tip!
If the mixture seems to runny before cooking add another tablespoon of psyllium as this will help to soak up extra liquid.