Asparagus Quinoa with Fried Egg - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. quinoa
- kosher salt
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped into rounds
- 1 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 eggs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sea salt, for garnish
- Hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions. During last minute of cooking time add pinch of salt and asparagus. Turn off heat and keep warm.
- In a small bowl mix together panko, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- In a large 12" skillet over medium-low add half the panko mixture. Lightly toast, about 30 seconds. Using a rubber spatula make 4 wells in the breadcrumbs. Crack eggs one at a time into a bowl and gently transfer eggs into each well without cracking the yolks.
- Bring heat to medium-high and cover pan partially until eggs have a crispy edge, whites are set and yolks are slightly runny, about 3 minutes. Transfer eggs to a plate and repeat for remaining eggs.
- Serve eggs and breadcrumbs over asparagus quinoa. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle of sea salt. Optional to serve with your favorite hot sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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