Fried Peanuts with Asian Flavors - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Fried Peanuts with Asian Flavors is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
- 2 kaffir lime leaves, very thinly sliced, or finely grated zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 pound raw peanuts (2 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the peanuts and lime juice; let stand for 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
- Drain the peanuts and pat dry on paper towels. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a plate.
- Add half of the peanuts to the hot oil and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to paper towels. Season with salt and let cool. Repeat with the remaining peanuts. In a bowl, toss the peanuts with the lime leaves, garnish with the shallots and cilantro and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Fried Peanuts with Asian Flavors recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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