Vietnamese Aromatic Lamb Chops - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 15 (3 ounce) lamb loin chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 lime wedges
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Place the lamb chops into a roasting pan, and season evenly with the garlic, garlic powder, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lime juice, soy sauce and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Allow the lamb to stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.
- Roast uncovered in the preheated oven to your desired degree of doneness, about 20 minutes for medium, or 30 minutes for well done. Garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and squeeze lemon and lime juice over the top before serving.
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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