Caesar Grilled Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 baguette, cut into cubes
- 3/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus shavings for garnish
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. honey mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat grill to high. On a large baking sheet, toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill asparagus until charred, turning occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Make croutons: Reduce grill to low heat. In a large skillet toss bread with remaining tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Place skillet over the grill and cook until toasted, 3 minutes.
- Make creamy Caesar dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, Parm, garlic, honey mustard, Worcestershire, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer asparagus to a plate and drizzle with dressing. Top with croutons and shaved Parm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, 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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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