Spicy Asparagus Beef - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 oz sesame seeds
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups asparagus
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 slice ginger
- 1 lb steak
Instructions
- Slice or cube steak and cook over medium heat until all the juice cooks off and steak browns.
- While steak is cooking snap the ends off the asparagus and break or cut into one inch pieces.
- Arrange the pieces on a cookie sheet, spray with olive oil and salt, then broil on low in the over for about 10 minutes or until bright green and fork tender.
- When meat is finished cooking turn heat to low and add minced ginger and garlic, stir well to distribute.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
- Turn heat off and sprinkle arrowroot powder on beef, add soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar.
- Stir well and keep over burner until sauce thickens slightly and forms a nice glassy glaze.
- Add in asparagus and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds over dish before serving.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Spicy Asparagus Beef contribute to your health goals:
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Asparagus: Supports gut health and provides anti-inflammatory nutrients
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Spicy Asparagus Beef can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Asparagus.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus...
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