Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Serving flank steak (a favorite for the grill) Korean style is always a hit — guests make lettuce-leaf bundles with rice and thin slices of the meat and do the garnishing on their own.

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Sriracha (Southeast Asian chile sauce)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 to 1 1/4 pound flank steak
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Accompaniments: white rice; soft leaf lettuce

Instructions

Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, sugar, and sesame oil.
Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
Oil grill rack, then grill steak, covered, turning over once, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
Transfer steak to a cutting board and drizzle with 2 tablespoons sauce, then let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with remaining sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak good for PCOS?

Yes, this Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak 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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