Beef and Broccoli with Red Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. jasmine rice
- kosher salt
- 1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided
- 1 lb. skirt steak, thinly sliced
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine rice, salt, and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium-sized pot with tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until all water is absorbed, 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit 10 minutes (no peeking!). Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, and Sriracha.
- Heat oil in a large deep-sided skillet. Cook steak in batches until nicely browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to skillet along with broccoli and red pepper and cook until broccoli is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and let steam, covered, until vegetables are tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add sauce and steak to skillet and bring to a boil. Let simmer until thickened, 3 minutes more.
- Serve beef and broccoli with cooked rice and garnish with crushed red pepper, if using.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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