Lemony Creamed Brussels Sprouts and Celery - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemony Creamed Brussels Sprouts and Celery is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 ribs of celery, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, blanched for 12 minutes in boiling salted water, or until they are tender, and drained, or two 10-ounce packages frozen, thawed
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan cook the celery in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Stir in the celery seeds and the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring, until it is smooth and thickened. Stir in the zest, the lemon juice, and the Brussels sprouts and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are heated through. Transfer the creamed Brussels sprouts to a heated serving dish.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemony Creamed Brussels Sprouts and Celery recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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