Seared Kale Salad with Brown Butter-Toasted Pine Nuts and Smoked Bacon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Seared Kale Salad with Brown Butter-Toasted Pine Nuts and Smoked Bacon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ithai Schori and Chris Taylor This salad is the answer to people who think they don't like leafy greens. Good kale has a deep, almost meaty flavor. Searing it and mixing it with brown-butter-drenched pine nuts, sweet raisins, and salty Parmesan

Ingredients

2 large bunches of kale, thick stems removed, washed and dried, torn into bite-size pieces
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely diced
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 strips thick-cut smoky bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
Handful of raisins, preferably golden
Handful of pine nuts, toasted
1 lemon
Parmesan cheese, broken by hand into small bite-friendly chunks

Instructions

Roughly chop or tear kale into bite-size pieces.
In a large skillet, add just enough oil to coat the bottom and heat over a high flame until it smokes. Add just enough kale to make one layer. Cook kale until it is slightly softened and bright green but still crunchy, giving it a toss every couple minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer kale to a large bowl, and allow it to cool; it will continue to soften. Cook the rest of the kale in batches, wiping out your skillet after each batch.
Coat the skillet with oil. Set it over low heat and add shallot. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, then pour in the wine and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil and then immediately turn the heat down to a slow simmer. Let the liquid reduce until it has almost but not quite evaporated, about 10 minutes. Pour the contents of the skillet over cooked kale and allow it to cool.
Return the cooled skillet over low heat and add bacon. Slowly render the fat until bacon is crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined dish to drain. Add to kale.
Top kale with raisins and nuts. Squeeze lemon over the top and add Parmesan to taste. Toss all to combine.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seared Kale Salad with Brown Butter-Toasted Pine Nuts and Smoked Bacon good for PCOS?

Yes, this Seared Kale Salad with Brown Butter-Toasted Pine Nuts and Smoked Bacon 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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