Spice-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Spice-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Just because a dish is savory doesn't mean you have to avoid sweet elements. Here, cinnamon and golden raisins provide a nice contrast to smoky steak and nutty couscous tossed with spinach.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. olive oil
4 small sirloin or Newport steaks
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 c. couscous
1/3 c. golden raisins
4 c. baby spinach
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with the chili powder, cinnamon, and 1 ⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Meanwhile, place the couscous and raisins in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Add the spinach, lemon juice, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, and 1 ⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve with the steak.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon, Spinach.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spice-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spice-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous 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 4 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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