Creamy Peas with Shallots and Bacon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim
Yep, bacon can take even frozen veggies to the next level.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, sliced thinly on mandolin
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1 lemon, extra lemon slices for serving
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 20 oz. frozen peas
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat and keep reserve in a jar. Add garlic and shallots to bacon fat and cook until softened, a few minutes. Add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and cook until peas are warmed through.
- Crumble bacon on top and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
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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