Marinated Pine Mushrooms with Asian Pear and Pine Nuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Marinated Pine Mushrooms with Asian Pear and Pine Nuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Corey Lee In this lovely, elegant salad, chef Corey Lee highlights Korean ingredients that he thinks Americans aren't familiar enough with: pine mushrooms, also known as matsutake, and Asian pears. "Korean food is synonymous with strong spicy,

Ingredients

1/4 c. rice bran, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
4 scallions
1/4 c. chopped daikon
2 clove garlic
1 piece fresh ginger
1 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 tbsp. tamari
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. sesame seeds
6 medium matsutake or small king trumpet mushrooms
1 small Asian pear
4 baby turnips
2 tbsp. pine nuts

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the rice bran oil. Add the scallions, daikon, garlic, and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tamari, sugar, and salt and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice, sesame seeds, and mushrooms and let cool to room temperature, 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Let the mushrooms return to room temperature. Drain, reserving both the mushrooms and marinade; discard the remaining solids. Arrange the mushrooms on plates and drizzle with a little of the marinade. Top with the Asian pear wedges, baby turnips slices, and pine nuts and serve. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon, Nuts.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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....

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marinated Pine Mushrooms with Asian Pear and Pine Nuts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Marinated Pine Mushrooms with Asian Pear and Pine Nuts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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