Swordfish with Orzo, Pistachios and Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup pitted mixed olives (2 ounces), coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Four 5-ounce skinless swordfish steaks, cut 1 inch thick
- 1/2 cup roasted, shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the orzo until al dente; drain. Return to the saucepan. Stir in the olives, lemon juice, butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, light a grill or heat a grill pan until very hot. Brush the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 7 minutes. Stir the pistachios into the orzo and serve with the swordfish.
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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