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Orange-Soy Tofu Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Orange-Soy Tofu Stir-Fry
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Bold, zesty and packed with protein, this veggie lover's recipe combines tofu, chopped asparagus, shiitake mushrooms and edamame, all stir-fried in a light and tangy orange-soy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. grated orange zest
  • 1/4 c. fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp. lite soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. canola oil
  • 1 package lowfat extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tsp. each minced garlic and fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 2 medium red peppers
  • 1 c. frozen shelled edamame
  • 1 package sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 c. Sliced scallions
  • Garnish: toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix water, orange zest, juice, soy sauce, cornstarch and crushed red pepper flakes in a cup.
  2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add tofu; cook over high heat 5 minutes, turning often, until golden. Add garlic and ginger. Reduce heat and cook 30 seconds. Remove.
  3. Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet. Add asparagus, peppers, edamame and mushrooms; stir-fry 5 minutes.
  4. Add orange juice mixture and bring to boil. Stir in tofu and scallions; toss.

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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