Roasted Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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These crispy bread crumbs, flavored with anchovies, garlic, parsley, and lemon, are a terrific way to showcase delicious spears of roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. asparagus
- 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 7 anchovy fillets in oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 c. panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, simmer remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil with anchovies over moderate heat, stirring, until anchovies dissolve. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in panko and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon zest.
- Transfer roasted asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice, top with panko, 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: Lemon, 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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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