Mussels in Green Olive Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mussels in Green Olive Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2
- 1 red chile, cut in 1/2
- 1/2 lemon
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- For the Green Olive Sauce, put everything into a food processor and process until almost smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside. Rinse the mussels and check them over; discard any that do not close when tapped. In a large heavy bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic, chile, lemon, and thyme and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the mussels and give them a stir. Pour in the white wine, cover, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the mussels have opened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Green Olive Sauce, pour the mussels onto a platter, and serve.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mussels in Green Olive Sauce 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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