Breaded Pork Cutlet with Avocado-and-Shredded Kale Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Breaded Pork Cutlet with Avocado-and-Shredded Kale Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch Lacinato kale, thick stems discarded and leaves thinly sliced
- 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pork cutlets (about 1 lb.), pounded thin
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 1 small head radicchio, leaves torn
- 1 c. snap peas, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 lemon, peel removed and flesh chopped
Instructions
- Toss together kale and 3 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to soften.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Place eggs in a second shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Season pork with salt and pepper. Working one piece at a time, dip pork in flour, then in eggs, then in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help adhere.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork, in batches, until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Slice into thin strips.
- Add radicchio, snap peas, avocado, and lemon to the kale and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve salad topped with pork.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Breaded Pork Cutlet with Avocado-and-Shredded Kale Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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