Seared White Fish with Olive Relish and Lemon Mashed Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. medium Yukon gold potatoes
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon zest
- 5 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 c. large pitted green olives
- 1/4 c. unsalted roasted almonds
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 4 piece skinless white fish fillet (such as cod
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt, reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with the lemon zest, 2 Tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and 2 Tbsp of the reserved cooking liquid (adding more liquid if necessary).
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the parsley, olives, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper (if using) and 2 Tbsp oil; set aside.
- Heat the remaining Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the mashed potatoes and relish.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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