Spinach and Orange Salad with Parmesan Pecans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 c. Pecan halves
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. minced shallots
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 navel or blood oranges
- 1 lb. baby spinach
- 1 c. Sicilian green olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toast the pecans on a baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a bowl, toss with the butter, honey, Parmesan and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper, then spread on the sheet and bake for 4 minutes, or until golden. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the shallots and mustard. Whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- With a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Halve the oranges lengthwise, then slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the dressing, olives, pecans and oranges and serve at once.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach, Honey.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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