Grilled Romaine with Chive-Buttermilk Dressing Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Romaine with Chive-Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Dash salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Brush romaine halves with oil. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt and color, turning once.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; drizzle over cut sides of romaine. Top with cheese and bacon.

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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