Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Leg of lamb isn't only for the oven; it's divine cooked on the grill. Serve it with cucumbers in a minted yogurt dressing to balance the spicy meat.

Ingredients

6 Kirby cucumbers
1 tsp. salt
2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 c. loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 tsp. sugar

Instructions

Prepare Cucumber Raita: With vegetable peeler, remove several strips of peel from each cucumber. Cut each cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Cut each half lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. In medium bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes. With hand, press cucumbers to remove as much liquid as possible; drain off liquid. Stir in yogurt, mint, sugar, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to 6 hours. Makes about 4 cups.
Prepare Spiced Lamb: In spice grinder or coffee grinder, blend fennel, mustard, cumin, salt, peppercorns, thyme, and cloves until finely ground.
In small bowl, mix garlic and lemon juice with ground spices until blended. Rub spice mixture over both sides of lamb.
Place lamb on hot grill rack over medium-low heat; cook 25 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning lamb over once. Thickness of butterflied lamb will vary throughout; cut off sections of lamb as they are cooked and place on cutting board. Thinly slice lamb and arrange on platter; garnish with mint sprigs. Serve with Cucumber Raita. Nutritional Information Each serving lamb: About 275 calories, 39 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 11 g total fat (4 g saturated), 1 g fiber, 121 mg cholesterol, 675 mg sodium. Nutritional Information Each 1/2 cup raita: About 60 calories, 4 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g total fat (0 g saturated), 2 g fiber, 4 mg cholesterol, 260 mg sodium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita 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 8 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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