Asian Beef Lettuce Cups - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Asian Beef Lettuce Cups
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Low carb doesn’t have to mean low flavor. An overnight marinade ensures a pungent punch of fresh ginger, garlic and soy sauce in these Asian Beef Lettuce Cups. And all that flavor means there’s no need for high-sugar, high-calorie dipping sauces. A touch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. top round or flank steak, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. Combine the strips of beef, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, apple cider vinegar and vegetable oil in a gallon-size plastic bag.
  2. Seal the bag, place it in the fridge and allow the meat to marinate overnight.
  3. Remove the marinated strips of steak from the fridge and place a heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. Grill the strips of steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they reach your desired temperature.
  5. Assemble the dish by filling each lettuce cup with a portion of the marinated steak, shredded carrots and green onion.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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