Grilled Romaine Salad with Asparagus, Romesco, and Farm Egg - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Grilled Romaine Salad with Asparagus, Romesco, and Farm Egg is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jamie Bissonnette It's easy to overlook a bowl full of wilted greens at a barbecue where there are so many other dishes vying for your attention. Not if you sear the romaine, though, as Jamie Bissonnette of the Boston restaurant Coppa does.

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
6 spear asparagus
2 eggs
1/4 c. chickweed, claytonia, or baby pea greens
2 tbsp. Marcona almonds
1 tbsp. pickled red onions
Pepper
olive oil
3 tbsp. Romesco (recipe below)

Instructions

Make romesco: Cook onions in 1 cup olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until tender. Add peppers, and cover with a lid, cooking until completely soft. Add tomatoes and stew for 45 minutes on low heat, covered with a lid. Add almonds, cook 10 minutes. Purée in blender, adding the rest of the olive oil, the vinegar, and pepper to taste. (You can make the romesco ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.)
Cut the romaine in half lengthwise, and season with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill the romaine until lightly charred, but still raw in the interior.
Peel the asparagus from the tip to the base, saving the peels. Blanche the peels in salted boiling water until tender, and shock in an ice bath. Place peels in a blender with 4 ice cubes and a dash of salt and pepper, blending on high until smooth, then reserve.
Season the asparagus stalks with salt, pepper and olive oil and grill until tender.
Fry eggs sunny side up in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cut the core from the romaine, and slice the asparagus. Arrange on a plate with the red onions and almonds. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of romesco (reserve the rest for another use; it makes a great dip) over the vegetables and on the plate. Top with fried eggs. 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: Romaine Lettuce, Asparagus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Romaine Salad with Asparagus, Romesco, and Farm Egg good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Romaine Salad with Asparagus, Romesco, and Farm Egg 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 2 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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