Chop-Chop Beef Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat-free beef broth
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon reduced-sodium or lite soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic, chopped (1/2 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 ounces raw lean filet mignon or leanest cut available, sliced
- Dash salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, plus thinly sliced scallions, for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine beef broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper. Whisk until cornstarch dissolves. Set aside.
- Season beef with salt and thinly slice. Add to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add broccoli, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, scallions, and 1/4 cup of the marinade from the beef. Stirring occasionally, cook until broccoli softens, about 3 minutes.
- Add beef and remaining marinade. Stirring occasionally, cook until beef is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve it up and season to taste with additional salt and garnish with sliced scallions, if using. Enjoy!
- PER SERVING (entire recipe): 293 calories, 6. 5g fat, 914mg sodium, 26g carbs, 7. 5g fiber, 7g sugars, 35g protein
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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